A II PU student in Mangaluru has appealed to the State government to direct her college to allow her to wear a headscarf in the classroom.
In a memorandum submitted to Dakshina Kannada Additional Deputy Commissioner R. Venkatachalpathy on Wednesday, the student of St. Agnes Pre-University College, said the institution had allowed her to wear headscarf during the first year. She alleged that the college said she would not be allowed to attend class in the second year if she wore the headscarf. The college should respect religious sentiments and allow students to wear headscarf, she has written in the memorandum.
Mr. Venkatachalpathy said he has sought a report from Elvira Philomena, in-charge Deputy Director of Pre-University Department, Dakshina Kannada, on the issue.
M. Shamita, principal of the college, told The Hindu that the code of conduct of the college makes it mandatory for all students to follow the dress code strictly on campus. Students should wear college uniform on all working days.
Ms. Shamita said despite warning the student concerned, she continued to attend first-year classes wearing headscarf. When she approached for re-admission for the second year, the college told her to follow the dress code for acceptance of her application.