Austria took a tough decision, legal ban on hijab and headscarf in schools

News India Live, Digital Desk: A big news is coming out from the European country Austria, which has started a new debate across the world. The Parliament here has approved a bill, under which now the wearing of headscarf by girl students in primary schools has been banned.

If you understand in simple language, now girls in Austrian schools will not be able to sit in class wearing clothes like Hijab or Burqa, which completely covers the head. Ever since this decision was made, the Muslim community and many human rights organizations have been expressing their concerns.

What is the government’s argument?

The ruling parties who brought this bill say that this decision ‘Social Integration’ Is necessary for. The government argues that they do not want any kind of religious pressure on underage girls. Also, they want to bring “Equality” in schools so that all children look the same and do not become a “Parallel Society”.

Government spokesmen say that children’s main role in school is to study and socialise, and such clothing hinders this.

Who will be affected?

However, the word ‘Muslim’ is not directly used in the language of the law. It reads that “any clothing that is ideologically or religiously influenced and covers the head completely,” is banned. But critics clearly say that its direct target is Muslim girls. hijab It is only there.

Interestingly, this law is designed in such a way that the ‘Patka’ of the Sikh community or the ‘Kippah’ of the Jewish community may not come under its purview, because they do not cover the head ‘completely’ or cover the hair in that way. The opposition had raised questions regarding this discrimination, but due to the majority in the Parliament, the bill was passed.

Austria on the path of France?

You might remember that before this, countries like France and Belgium had also banned religious symbols and burqa in public places and schools. Now Austria has also joined this list. Muslim organizations there have called this decision an “attack on religious freedom” and have said that they will challenge it in court.

This news has become a topic of discussion for the whole world including India, because it directly draws a line between personal freedom and government rules. Now it has to be seen what kind of atmosphere prevails in the schools there after the implementation of this law.