It is not difficult to see that Muslim-ness is being criminalised and outlawed using the arguments of uniformity, a national way of life, public order, secularism and the like. “I appeal to all the students, teachers and management of schools and colleges as well as people of Karnataka to maintain peace and harmony. I have ordered closure of all high schools and colleges for next three days. All concerned are requested to cooperate.” These are the words of the chief minister of Karnataka. According to reports, the Karnataka high court yesterday appealed to the student community and the public at large to maintain peace and tranquillity while the hearing in the hijab case is going on.
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