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Daijiworld Media Network

Bengaluru, Jul 16: The Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office has clarified that the Congress government has not implemented any rule prohibiting mid-day workers, popularly known as Bisiyoota Karyakartas, from wearing bangles while preparing mid-day meals.

The Chief Minister's media team has clarified that it is the directive of the Narendra Modi-led BJP government under its Pradhan Mantri Poshan scheme, which mandates that "nail polish or artificial nails should not be worn because they can become foreign bodies and compromise food safety. No watches, rings, jewelry, and bangles should be worn during cooking, serving, and distribution, where there is a risk of contamination."

The Chief Minister's office stated that malicious and false news propaganda is being circulated, claiming that the State Government has banned Bisiyoota workers from wearing bangles, which is a Hindu custom.

It is falsely reported that the education department of the Karnataka state government has issued guidelines regarding dress code for Anganwadi cooking staff & has asked women not to wear bangles.

The fact is - the Central government has issued guidelines for PM POSHAN scheme,… pic.twitter.com/DEg4ddtZyH

— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) July 16, 2023