Hijab Row Explodes in Kerala: Catholic School Shut Down Amid High Tension

This special report covers the escalating tensions at St. Rita's Public School in Palluruthy, Kerala, a CBSE-affiliated institution run by the Latin Catholic Church, which shut down for two days after a dispute over a student wearing a hijab. The controversy involves the school management, led by Principal Lina, and the student's family, with BJP State Vice President Shon George adding a political dimension. In the midst of the controversy, Shon George claimed that political leaders 'involved themselves and they caused a lot of ruckus that has led to such a kind of issue over there.' The school's administration announced the holiday citing 'mental stress' among staff, while the government has called for a mature handling of the situation.