Don't deny students, candidates right to wear hijab, carry kirpan: Minorities body to govt depts

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The Delhi Minorities Commission has asked city
In its order, the Commission said, "Muslim women cannot be denied their religious right to wear Hijab (headscarf). They must also he allowed to wear full-sleeve shirts. The Sikhs are allowed to carry Kirpan (dagger) of reasonable length as per Indian Constitution's Article 25."
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First Published: Jan 13 2019 | 1:15 PM IST