Hijab row: Two Muslim girl students in Manguluru get NOC, 1 takes TC
India TodayTwo Muslim girl students, who protested against the prohibition of hijab at the university college in the city, have taken no-objection certificates from the college to join other colleges, while one was issued a transfer certificate. Of the three girl students, two had held a press meeting and questioned the decision of the university to strictly implement the uniform rule inside the campus. Mangalore University vice-chancellor P S Yadapadithaya announced that the university will make special arrangements for Muslim girl students if they are not willing to adhere to uniform rules and want to join other colleges which do not have the restriction. In March last, the Karnataka High Court dismissed pleas seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom, saying the hijab is not a part of the essential religious practice in the Islamic faith.