Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)

Udupi, Feb 9: “The minister of education is trying to cover the misdeeds of the Sangh Parivar and ABVP,” the Campus Front of India (CFI) has alleged.

“The Hijab controversy that began in a pre-university college in Udupi could have been resolved locally but they have spread it to other districts in the state with the encouragement of local MLA. The leader of ABVP and Sangh Parivar is behind creating these disturbances in the state at a time when High Court hearing on Hijab is in progress since February 8,” stated Campus Front of India state president Athaulla Punjalkatte.

"It is clear that the Sangh Parivar had hoisted the Bhagava Dhwaja (saffron flag) on the flag post meant to hoist national flag, incited the students, provided Saffron shawls provoking them to raise 'Jai Sriram' slogans, destroyed public property, attack a lonely female student on her way to Mandya college, force a student to wear Saffron and stab a college student. However no case has been registered so far against the miscreants who hoisted Bhagava Dhwaja. The silence of the chief minister despite the untoward incidents is ironic,” he said.

“The unfounded allegations against Campus Front of India by the minister of primary and secondary school education Nagesh are condemnable. Campus Front is making it clear that it is always standing ahead and fighting legally for the constitutional rights of students,” Punjalkatte said.

'HC verdict in our favour'

Athaulla Punjalkatte expressed hope that the High Court verdict on Hijab controversy in the state will most likely be in their favour as per the Constitution.

“We have faith in the honourable High Court. We hope that the court verdict may be out soon. There should be no hindrances to the education of students in the state. The court should grant permission to wear a scarf till the judgement comes out. Detailed hearing is likely to be held in the court," he said.