Hijab Row – A controversy has sparked following a college in Hyderabad’s decision to request women students to remove their burqas before entering the exam hall, subsequently denying them entry when they declined.
Addressing the matter, the Telangana Home Minister expressed his views, stating that women should strive to maintain modest attire by avoiding short dresses and covering themselves as much as possible.
On Friday, female students arrived at an examination center wearing burqas, only to be met with a refusal from the staff at KV Ranga Reddy Degree College for Women, who denied them entry to take their exams.
The students in burqas claimed that they were made to wait for half an hour and were required to remove their burqas before finally being permitted to write the examination.
Following this, Mahmood Ali, TG Home Minister stated that women must cover themselves as much as possible and refrain from wearing short dresses, implying that such attire leads to problems.
The remarks made by Mr Ali, have sparked controversy.
During the inauguration of a ward office in Azampura, Ali expressed his views, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Hindu or Islamic dressing practices rather than following European culture.
He called for respect towards cultural norms and urged women to avoid wearing short dresses while advocating for modesty.
The minister assured that the issue would be thoroughly examined, and appropriate action would be taken accordingly.
However, his comments have raised concerns regarding individual freedom, choice of attire, and the potential for perpetuating gender stereotypes.
