Do not get into conflicts with the govt Constitution guarantees justice to all: Grand Mufti of India
In light of the recent verdict by Karnataka High Court over Hijab row which barred Muslim girls from wearing Hijab in educational institutions and the conflicting atmosphere that emerged in its aftermath, the Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram, Sulthanul Ulama A P Aboobacker Musliyar on Saturday said that Muslim girls are on the verge of losing education.
Speaking at the conference held at Moodbidri Zikra academy earlier today, he said that by condemning Karnataka HC’s verdict, we are seeking the help of the Supreme Court for justice in this regard.
“Expert lawyers from Markaz Law College are looking into the matter. We seek Constitutional measures to get justice for the Hijab issue. However, we will not get into conflict with the government or the court,” he said at the conference.
Further, he said, “SSLC Exam is a major milestone in the life of a student which will be commenced from Monday. Everyone must appear for the exam with maximum effort. Let us hope that the matter gets settled by the Supreme Court and we get justice at the earliest.”
“It is the responsibility of every citizen of India with good conscience to act in a manner without compromising on the religious harmony and tolerance, while abiding by the constitution which guarantees religious freedom,” he added.
Sayyid Sadat Tangal Guruvayankere, SYS Karnataka State Secretary Dr MSM Zainee Kamil, PP Ahmed Sakhafi Kashipatna, KKM Kamil Sakhafi, Krishnapura and others were present.
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Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge met a high-level delegation from Chile, led by Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna, at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday to discuss collaboration in emerging technologies, clean energy, and startup ecosystems, officials said.
The delegation’s visit to Bengaluru, as part of its India engagements, underscores Karnataka’s growing prominence as a preferred partner for global collaborations in technology, innovation, and startup ecosystems, officials added.
The discussions reflected strong alignment between Chile’s evolving technology-focused growth strategy and Karnataka’s established leadership in innovation and deep-tech ecosystems, according to a statement.
Both sides explored opportunities to build partnerships that move beyond traditional sectors and focus on innovation-led growth, talent exchange, and market access.
The meeting focused on opportunities in renewable energy, including green hydrogen and sustainable industrial innovation.
Other potential areas of collaboration included marine biotechnology, aquaculture technologies, and AI applications across traditional industries.
According to the state IT minister, Karnataka is now a global hub for deep-tech, AI, biotech, aerospace, and advanced research, backed by one of the world’s strongest talent pipelines.
“As partners under the global innovation alliance, we must move beyond agreements on paper to actionable collaboration,” Kharge said.
“We are keen to work with Chile on startup exchanges, market access programmes, and building joint innovation corridors, including R&D centres, incubators, and accelerators. Chile’s position as a gateway to Latin America presents a significant opportunity for our startups to scale globally,” he added.
Officials said the engagement builds on the Letter of Intent signed between the Government of Karnataka and the Government of Chile during the Bengaluru Tech Summit, which established a framework for collaboration in startups, emerging technologies, research, and skill development under the Global Innovation Alliance.
Mackenna, Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, said the country is actively advancing its transition toward a knowledge- and technology-driven economy.
“Our engagement with Karnataka reflects our interest in building strong innovation partnerships that enable technology exchange, talent collaboration, and access to dynamic startup ecosystems,” he added.
“We see significant potential to work together in sectors such as clean energy, digital technologies, and emerging industries, while also strengthening Chile’s role as a bridge between India and Latin America,” he said.
