Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (MS)

Bengaluru, Mar 29: After the high court gave its verdict on Hijab, issues like banning Muslim vendors during Hindu temple fairs, inclusion of Bhagavad Gita in school curriculum and removal of Tipu related lessons from syllabus are creating controversy in Malnad and coastal areas of Karnataka.

Many thinkers and intellectuals are disturbed by the latest developments in the society across the state. They have written a letter to chief minister Basavaraj Bommai in this regard and have urged him to drop Bhagavadgita lessons from school syllabus.

Many senior litterateurs have expressed their objection with regard to the restrictions placed on Muslim vendors during Hindu temple fairs. They are thinking of appealing in the court through a lawyer. Objecting to the inclusion of Bhagavadgita in school curriculum, the thinkers said that students and children need to learn about our constitution more than Bhagavadgita. So the Constitution should be included.

The letter also urges the CM to allow Muslim girl students to write examinations wearing Hijab on their head. Thinkers have also asked CM to make necessary amendments to prevent harassment of Muslim vendors. As many as 61 thinkers, writers and litterateurs, including renowned personalities Dr K Marula Siddappa, S G Siddaramaiah, Boluvaru Mohammed Kunhi, Banjagere Jayaprakash and Rehmath Tarikere have signed the letter that is sent to CM Bommai.