Hijab row a conspiracy to poison young minds: Cong president D K Shivakumar
Mangaluru, Feb 7: The controversy over wearing of hijab in colleges is part of a conspiracy to poison the minds of the young people, Karnataka PCC president D K Shivakumar said on Monday.
Addressing a press meet at the district Congress committee office here, he said the "hijab row is an insult to our country and against the tradition of the land."
He said the coastal region has its own history, culture and human resources and is known as an educational hub.
An attempt is being made to change the tradition and poison young minds by fuelling the hijab row.
He instead of addressing several issues like unemployment and petrol price hike, sensitive issues like hijab-wearing are being raked up by vested interests.
Shivakumar expressed the hope that the students will soon get justice on the hijab issue as all have faith in the constitution.
On Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge Minister V Sunil Kumar's statements on the row, Shivakumar said the minister has the responsibility to abide by the oath taken in the assembly.
Earlier, talking to reporters at the airport here, he alleged the BJP is trying to create unrest among the students and public over the issue. He claimed that the saffron party has been following this line since its inception.
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CM Omar Abdullah rushes to Jammu after Pakistan's failed drone attacks
Jammu (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah left for Jammu on early Friday to take stock of the situation following last night's failed drone attack by Pakistan.
India on Thursday night neutralised Pakistan military's attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations with missiles and drones as tensions soared between the two countries amid fears of a wider military conflict.
"Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last night's failed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city and other parts of the division," Abdullah said in a post on X.
He also said the government will review the decision to shut schools on Monday.
The situation at the time will determine if the closure is extended and, if so, for how long, the chief minister said.
Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday ordered the closure of schools for the next two days in view of the prevailing situation.
Sirens and numerous explosions were reported in Akhnoor, Samba, Baramulla and Kupwara and several other places on Thursday night.
After the Indian military foiled the Pakistani attempts, the defence ministry said India remains "fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people".
