A recent incident at a school in Gurugram, Haryana, India, where students were reportedly forced to remove their Kalawa threads during exams, has sparked significant debate on social media. The organization Rashtra Jyoti highlighted this issue, questioning the legal and operational basis for such actions. Similar reports have surfaced from Ganga International School in Delhi and a college in Bengaluru, where students were also compelled to remove religious symbols like the Janeu. Critics argue that these actions amount to discrimination against Hindu students, especially when contrasting policies are observed, such as allowing Muslim students to wear burqas. Many users on social media have called for legal action, suggesting filing Public Interest Litigations (PILs) against what they perceive as religious discrimination. The debate has expanded beyond political lines, with incidents noted in other states like Haryana and Chhattisgarh, where students faced similar restrictions. The overarching question remains: what is the rationale behind these rules, and who is responsible for framing them?