"Students should come in uniform": Rajasthan Minister Jawahar Singh Bedam over hijab row

Amidst the ongoing hijab row and discussions surrounding dress codes in schools, Rajasthan BJP leader and Minister Jawahar Singh Bedam emphasized the importance of students adhering to school uniforms. The controversy sparked when BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya questioned the existence of two dress codes in a Jaipur school during Republic Day celebrations.

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Minister Bedam's Call for Uniformity

In response to the controversy, Minister Bedam asserted, "Rajasthan Government and Education Department have issued directions to implement the dress code. Students should come in uniform, and with that, they learn discipline. That is the temple of education where the Education Department has enforced the dress code. Students should come as per the dress code."

He emphasized that the dress code is applicable for students, and instructions regarding the same have been issued, urging compliance for maintaining discipline.

Analogy with Police Uniform

Drawing an analogy, Bedam highlighted, "Will it look good if the police officer does not come in uniform but comes wearing a 'pyjama'? Will people listen to him? Dress code is applicable for students, instructions have been issued, and they should be followed."

Student Protests and MLA Acharya's Response

Following the controversy, schoolgirls protested outside the Subhash Chowk police station, demanding an apology from MLA Acharya and an FIR against him. In response, Acharya dismissed the protest as "politically motivated" and emphasized that he spoke with the girls about PM Narendra Modi's schemes and their studies during his visit to the school.

Acharya's Clarification

Acharya, in a released video, clarified, "I had asked the school principal whether the school had two different dress codes. When a Republic Day function or any government function is held, is there a different dress code? At this rate, even our children will turn up in lehenga chunni.''

The MLA urged the Chief Minister to implement a dress code in all schools, emphasizing the importance of students coming only in their school uniforms.

The debate continues, raising questions about uniformity and the enforcement of dress codes in educational institutions.

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