Last updated time: March 10, 2023 at 5:54 PM IST
Students appear for examinations in Kannada and Arabic subjects (Representational photo)
The student insisted until the last minute that she should be allowed to write the exam wearing a hijab. Although the authorities rejected his pleas, the student persisted
A student of Malleshwaram University College was advised by the principal who insisted on being allowed to write the exam wearing a burqa, after which she agreed to remove it and appeared for the exam on Thursday.
Board exams for 12th grade students have started in the country.
Students appeared for examinations in Kannada and Arabic subjects.
The student insisted until the last minute that she should be allowed to write the exam wearing a hijab. Although the authorities rejected his pleas, the student persisted. However, the director who was on exam duty talked to the student and explained the rules.
He also told her how important it was to write the exam, after which she agreed to drop the exam, sources in the education ministry said.
Education Minister BC Nagesh has repeatedly said that students wearing hijab or any clothing that represents religion will not be allowed to write the exam.
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