Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Bans Saffron Shawls in Schools Amid Religious Symbol Controversy
Saffron shawls not allowed in schools in Karnataka, clarifies CM Siddaramaiah
The Economic Times
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that saffron shawls will not be permitted in schools, clarifying that while religious symbols like hijabs and sacred threads can be worn, new practices cannot be introduced. This decision follows the reversal of a previous ban on hijabs in educational institutions.
- 01Saffron shawls are banned in Karnataka schools.
- 02Existing religious symbols like hijabs and sacred threads are allowed.
- 03The decision reverses a previous order from the BJP government.
- 04Only established religious practices can be worn; no new symbols are permitted.
- 05The CM criticized the handling of the NEET examination and PM Modi's diesel conservation measures.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that saffron shawls will not be allowed in educational institutions, emphasizing that existing religious symbols such as hijabs, sacred threads, and rudraksha beads can continue to be worn. This announcement comes after the Karnataka government reversed a previous ban on hijabs that was implemented by the former BJP government. Siddaramaiah stated that while established practices are permitted, no new religious symbols can be introduced in schools. The Chief Minister also addressed other issues, criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's temporary measures to conserve diesel and the handling of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), urging that students should not be penalized for systemic failures.
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This decision affects students in Karnataka's educational institutions, ensuring that existing religious practices are respected while preventing new symbols from being introduced.
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