KEA dress code order: Minister M.C. Sudhakar clarifies regarding Hijab ban, here’s what he said
Bengaluru: Hours after the Karnataka Examination Authority issued its new dress code placing a ban on all forms of head cover, Karnataka Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar clarified that there was no ban on hijabs during the recruitment examinations for boards and corporations.
The KEA's dress code, aimed at curbing malpractices such as cheating using Bluetooth devices, faced criticism from various groups and politicians, including All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
However, Sudhakar emphasized that the primary objective of the dress code is to prevent malpractices. He explained that hijabs, which do not cover the mouth, make it impossible to use Bluetooth devices for cheating.
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The Minister specified that for women candidates wearing hijabs, would need to arrive at exam centers one hour earlier and undergo thorough frisking. Additional metal detectors will be introduced to enhance vigilance and prevent cheating.
Sudhakar further clarified, "These rules are not novel; they existed previously. Our aim is to heighten vigilance. While unnecessary caps or scarves are not allowed, this does not apply to the hijab."
KEA’s announcement came in light of the examinations of various boards and corporations slated to be held on November 18 and 19 across the state.
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KKR hammer DC by eight wickets as Allen smashes unbeaten ton
New Delhi (PTI): Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL, here on Friday.
Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled Delhi Capitals in the middle overs on a tacky surface to restrict them to 142/8.
Pathum Nissanka struck a quick 50 (29 balls; 5x4, 3x6) but Delhi lost momentum after his dismissal, scoring just 11 runs between the 12th and 16th overs as Anukul Roy (2/31), Kartik Tyagi (2/25) and Sunil Narine (1/17) applied the brakes.
Ashutosh Sharma’s late 28-ball 39 (3x4, 3x6), gave Delhi some respite.
In reply, Allen, who came in as Impact Sub for Varun Chakravarthy, smashed 10 sixes and five fours to make it a lopsided chase as KKR sealed the win in just 14.2 overs.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals 142/8 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 50, Ashutosh Sharma 39; Anukul Roy 2/31, Kartik Tyagi 2/25). Kolkata Knight Riders 147/2 in 14.2 overs (Finn Allen 100 not out).
