Daijiworld Media Network - Moodbidri (VA)
Moodbidri, Aug 14: Mumtaz, a student of Jain College here, who had approached the district deputy commissioner a few days ago for not being permitted to wear headscarf (Hijab) inside the classroom has challenged the college authorities that she would take her complaint even to the governor and if required to the President as well.
Speaking to media persons Mumtaz boldly said that she was not going to accept defeat. "Though I have complained to the DC expecting him to take some measures I did not get any positive response and hence I have decided to meet the governor with my plea. If he too fails to solve the problem I am firm on taking the issue to the President of India," she said.
She further said that she had been fighting for the right of wearing headscarf in classes for a year. Now she also has supporters which included over 50 Muslims and 15 other students. "But the College principal called those 15 students separately and made them give a written statement that they have been forcefully made to support me," she alleged.
"The principal has accused me of creating problems in the College with regard to the issue of headscarf. But I’m only fighting for my rights which are provided by the Indian Constitution. I intend to continue my education. That is why I have been borrowing notes from my classmates and hence I am up-to-date with the lessons," Mumtaz added.
It is gathered that the college authority has formed a separate committee to come up with a solution to the problem.