Yashpal Suvarna, the MLA for Udupi district in Karnataka, expressed strong opposition to the Karnataka government's recent order permitting the use of faith-based symbols, including the hijab, in schools. He criticized the decision as an attempt to Islamise the education system, arguing that it undermines the original intent of school uniforms, which is to prevent discrimination based on caste, religion, or wealth. Suvarna recalled the controversy sparked in December 2021 when six students from the Government Girls’ Pre-University College in Udupi sought permission to wear the hijab, which he claims created confusion and disrupted the educational environment across the state. He further accused the government of attempting to appease a minority community while maintaining an anti-Hindu stance by not allowing saffron shawls in schools. Suvarna urged the government to reverse its decision, emphasizing that the public would not tolerate political maneuvers that affect students' lives.