GG News Bureau
Mumbai, 30th Jan. A controversy has erupted in Maharashtra with the upcoming board examinations, following a demand to ban students wearing burqas from entering examination centers. Nitesh Rane, Minister of Fisheries in the Fadnavis government, has written a letter to the state’s School Education Minister, Dada Bhuse, urging that students wearing burqas be denied entry to examination halls.
Rane, a BJP leader, made this demand as the state prepares for the Maharashtra Education Board’s Class 10 and 12 exams, scheduled to begin soon. Bhuse, a Shiv Sena leader, is also part of the Mahayuti government. Rane’s letter has sparked significant controversy, especially as the 10th-grade exams are set to start on February 21.
In his letter, Rane emphasized that the 10th and 12th exams are crucial for students, as their future depends on these exams. He argued that allowing burqas would make it impossible to ensure that students are not using electronic devices during the examination. He expressed concern that such issues could lead to potential problems during the exams.
This is not the first time that the issue of burqas and hijabs has caused a stir in Maharashtra. A similar controversy over hijabs in Mumbai schools even reached the Supreme Court, which temporarily suspended the ban until a final decision was made. During the hearings, the Court stated that students should have the freedom to choose their attire, and educational institutions should not impose dress codes on them.
The recent demand by Rane has reignited political debates around attire in educational institutions, with opinions divided on the issue.
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