Mangaluru: The issue of Hijab has sparked yet another row in St Agnes College in Mangaluru on Monday.
The district has seen several controversies in the past over the same issue and in a separate incident, some burkha clad students took to the street under the aegis of Campus Front of India and condemned the college for not allowing the students to attend the college in hijab.
Speaking to media while staging protest, a student named Fathima said that India is a democratic country which ensures freedom to follow one’s religion.
“The college cannot take away our right to wear hijab from us,” she said.
The management of the college said that it would settle the matter with the students and their parents. The principal of the college Sr. Jeswina AC issued a press note saying “St Agnes College is a minority institution catering to women’s education in particular. We respect every student who chooses to study here. The management has framed rules and regulations to maintain order and discipline. Accordingly, the college rule states that the students are not permitted to wear headscarf inside the classroom only. However, we have no objection if they wear outside. The students and their parents are aware of this rule before seeking admission to our college. Yet a few students have gone on a protest without even submitting a memorandum. If there are any issues with any student, the management will settle the matters with the students and their parents.”
