Hijab row: Bommai warns ‘trouble makers’ ahead of school reopening

As schools up to Class X are reopening from Monday amid hijab row, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai warned that trouble makers will have to face legal action if they create disharmony

Bommai was speaking to reporters in Hubballi.

“Our officers are observing messages that are put out on social media. They are also collecting information on their own. My first duty now is to see that schools and colleges are opened as early as possible and to create a cordial atmosphere for peaceful learning. The students must focus on examinations scheduled in March. Other things would be taken care of by investigative agencies,” he said.

Bommai said high schools are reopening from tomorrow (Monday) in the state. District Commissioners and school management have been told to conduct peace meetings and classes will be held peacefully, he said.

A decision will be taken on the reopening of colleges soon after ensuring all preparations are being made. “Colleges will function like before in a cordial atmosphere. Reopening schools and colleges is our first priority. I have sought a report from the Education Minister. Based on that, a decision would be taken,” he stated.

(With inputs from IANS)