Hijab Clad woman

In Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannalamalai region, a Muslim woman named Shabana was restricted to write her Hindi examination, because of her hijab. The administration stopped her and asked her to remove Hijab if she wishes to appear for an exam. The issue soon escalated with protests and involvement of top level educational officials, who later approved Shabana to sit for exam in Hijab. However, citing unstable condition, Shabana refused to sit.

During Tamil Nadu Local Body elections in Madurai, a BJP poll worker was replaced will on duty. On February 19, at 8th ward of Melur municipality, a BJP worker stopped a hijab clad women from voting. People raised objection towards the BJP worker and called the police. Following the ruckus, the BJP worker was asked to leave the spot. Notably, on February 19, Tamil Nadu is conducting local body elections.