"People Should Verify NEET Exams' Rules," Karnataka Minister Over Hijab Row
NDTV
The Karnataka government also said candidates will be allowed to wear Hijab while appearing for recruitment related examinations conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority.
Amid the ongoing Hijab row in Karnataka, Higher Education Minister of State MC Sudhakar on Monday said that the people should verify the guidelines of the NEET examination adding that it is allowed to write the exam wearing the Hijab.
"I think that the people who are protesting should verify the guidelines of the NEET exam. I don't know why are they making an issue out of this...People are allowed to wear Hijabs..." Mr Sudhakar said.
Earlier on Sunday, in a progress review meeting held under the leadership of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Education Minister Sudhakar, it was decided that the students will be allowed to wear a Hijab while writing the exams.
