Amid hijab row, Karnataka bans clothes that 'disturb equality, public order'

Amid the row wearing hijab to classes, Karnataka government on Saturday banned clothes which disturb equality, integrity and public order in schools and colleges.

The govt order said the students have to wear the dress chosen by the College Development Committee or the appellate committee of the administrative board of the pre-university colleges, which come under the pre-university education department.

The order further said that in the event of administrative committee not selecting a uniform, clothes which disturb equality, integrity and public law and order should not be worn.

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The controversy started when some colleges in Karnataka refused to allow students inside the classroom for wearing a hijab. The row spiralled when a group of boys started wearing orange scarves or shawls to protest against the girls wearing hijab.