With a three-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court hearing petitions related to the hijab row after 2.30 pm on February 10, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the state government would take a decision on closure of schools and colleges in a meeting. Later in the day.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Mr Bommai said he has called a meeting of Education Minister BC Nagesh, Home Minister Araga Gyanendra and officials of both departments in the evening to take a decision on whether to close schools and colleges. “We will take stock of the developments so far,” he said.
“It is the responsibility of all organizations to maintain peace and communal harmony. We will wait for the court order. In a democracy, we have to respect the court order,” said the chief minister.
Mr Bommai appealed to the people to maintain peace as the High Court is hearing the matter. “If we maintain a peaceful atmosphere, the court can offer a solution… I appeal to all to stop and wait for the court’s decision. Do not make statements that will disturb the peace.”
Schools and colleges across Karnataka were given a three-day holiday till February 10, as girls were not allowed to enter classes wearing hijabs and a section of students insisted on wearing saffron shawls in class, leading to Protests took place in many parts of the state. , The government has closed schools and colleges to prevent the issue from moving forward.
The Chief Minister said that the government would discuss measures to ensure harmony, discipline and peace in schools and colleges. He appealed to the people to be sensitive towards the issues related to children.
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