Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has come down on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for declaring that the ban on the headscarf, which was imposed by the previous BJP government, will be lifted. The BJP said on social media on Friday that Siddaramaiah is going to change the Constitution to appease the "goondas" of the outlawed Popular Front of India (PFI) and the minorities, and they added that people would give him a proper lesson soon.
"Sowing of poisonous seeds in the beautiful garden of all religions is Siddaramaiah's guarantee scheme. The uniform guidelines were implemented to ensure equality among children in schools and colleges. This has been upheld by the Supreme Court of India as well," BJP claimed.
BJP said that the Chief Minister is sowing discord among school-age children on uniforms, the News Minute reported.
Siddaramaiah declared on Saturday that he has requested the state to repeal the ban on the hijab for students and pre-university students because clothing is a matter of personal preference.
"PM Modi's 'sab ka saath sab ka vikas' slogan is bogus. The BJP is into dividing people and the society on the basis of clothes, dress, and caste. Anyone can wear hijab and go to schools and colleges. I have asked to revert the decision banning hijab.
"Dressing and food habits are people's choice. You can wear whatever dress you want to. You can eat whatever you want. Whatever I eat is my right. I am clad in dhoti and jubba. If you want to wear a pant, you can. What is wrong with that?
"Our government will work for the poor. You should not stand with those who lie and indulge in cheating," Siddaramaiah stated after inaugurating the recently built police stations at Jayapura, Antarsante, and Kavalande in the Nanjangudu Mysuru constituency.
The hijab was banned in schools and pre-university colleges under the previous BJP government.
Students questioned the action before the Karnataka High Court, which upheld the government's decision. The case is still pending in the Supreme Court.