After the country took the country by storm and attracted international comments in the wake of the Karnataka hijab controversy, the Ministry of External Affairs has made it clear that “motivated comments on our internal issues are not welcome.”
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the matter is under judicial trial by the Karnataka High Court. Bagchi tweeted the statement, which said, “A matter regarding dress code in certain educational institutions in the state of Karnataka is under judicial scrutiny by the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka. Our constitutional framework and machinery, as well as our democratic ethos and Politics are the contexts in which issues are discussed and resolved. Those who know India well will properly appreciate these realities. Motivated comments on our internal issues are not welcome.”
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Friday said it will protect the constitutional rights of every citizen and will consider “appropriate time” petitions challenging the Karnataka High Court’s direction that students should be allowed to wear any religious clothing in educational institutions. was asked not to wear, and emphasized that these issues should not be “spread” on a “national level”.
Senior advocate Devdutt Kamat, appearing for the students, told a bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana that the High Court order “suspended the fundamental right to practice religion under Article 25 of the Constitution” and listed the petition. Let’s do. For hearing on Monday.
Refusing to list the petition sought by Kamat on February 14, the bench, also comprising Justices AS Bopanna and Hema Kohli, referred to the ongoing hearing of the matter in the High Court and said that it is a fundamental right of every citizen. will protect and carry. Take up the matter at an “appropriate time”.
Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.
download
Our App Now!!
,