Hijab Row in Kerala: Catholic School Shuts Down, BJP Blames SDPI for Escalation

A major controversy has erupted in Kerala over a student's right to wear a hijab at a Catholic-run CBSE school, leading to its temporary closure. The key figures involved are the student, the school management, Kerala's Education Minister V. Sivankutty, the BJP, and the SDPI. Minister Sivankutty stated that 'Kerala cannot be like any other state where such an issue the dress code becomes problematic'. The school shut down for two days citing 'mental agony' among staff after the student alleged she was stopped and forced to remove her hijab. The BJP has claimed the issue was escalated by the involvement of the SDPI. The Kerala government is advocating for a balanced approach, emphasizing that while schools cannot dictate dress codes entirely, students must also respect uniform policies.