What's behind the dispute about headscarves in Indian schools? | Inside Story

India's constitution guarantees a secular state and religious freedom.

However, minority Muslims say they face increasing harassment and discrimination from the Hindu majority.

The latest controversy revolves around a ban on headscarves in schools.

Muslim and Hindu students have faced off in the southern state of Karnataka, after female muslim students wearing veils were barred from class.

Is this simply a religious issue, or a broader debate on identity in India?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:

Fatima Khan - Journalist, The Quint.

Uday Chandra - Assistant Professor of Government, Georgetown University.

Anas Tanwir - Advocate at the Supreme Court of India.

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