- By Priyanka Koul
- Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:22 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kerala Hijab Controversy: In a fresh update to the hijab controversy at a Church-run school in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, the parents of the Class 8 student who was prevented from wearing a hijab have decided to transfer her to another school, citing the stress she has experienced. Meanwhile, the institution St Rita's Public School in Palluruthy has said she is welcome to continue her studies there, provided she adheres to its rules.
The student’s father told PTI that she would not be sent back to the school. "My daughter has been under severe stress after the hijab incident. She clearly said she doesn't want to return, so we decided to respect her wishes", he said.
The family has already approached other schools for admission. “We are in talks with one school that has agreed to admit her, but we are exploring all available options,” he added.
According to him, neither the teachers nor the school management have contacted the family since the controversy erupted.
“My daughter has not attended classes for the last two days, and we have received no communication from the school,” he claimed.
Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty. who has been backing the girl, termed as "surprising" and "ironic" that a teacher, who was wearing a headscarf, did not permit one of the students to do so.
The controversy began when the school objected to the girl wearing a hijab, citing its dress code policy. The issue quickly escalated into a larger debate.
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On October 10, the student's parents, along with others, visited the school to question the management’s position, following which the institution declared a two-day holiday.
Subsequently, the Kerala High Court directed police protection be provided to the school.
(With PTI Inputs )