Muslim Woman Restricted To Sit For Hindi Exam, Asked To Remove Hijab: Tamil Nadu

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.