4 girls skip UP Board Hindi exam after being asked to remove hijab (X)
The UP Board examinations have been marred by controversy over hijab, with four Muslim girl students in Jaunpur refusing to remove their headscarves for identity checks.
On the first day of the UP Board exams, four Class 10 students at Sarvodaya Inter College in Jaunpur were asked to remove their hijab fcriticizingy identity checks. The girls refused and left the exam center with their families, choosing not to take the Hindi paper. This decision was made despite other Muslim girls at the center complying with the rules and removing their hijab for the checks.
4 Muslim girls left their 10th Board exam in Jaunpur, UP. Admit card verification was to be done through facial recognition to enter the centre, but they refused to remove their Hijab & left. pic.twitter.com/PcSkR8RSwd
— subash kumar (@Krishan10_) February 25, 2025
The UP Board secretary emphasized that identity verification is crucial for exam integrity and that all students must cooperate with exam officials. The presence of a female invigilator is required for checking female students, and any non-compliance may result in disciplinary action. The incident highlights the ongoing debate about balancing religious freedom with exam protocols.
The incident has sparked discussions about religious attire in educational settings, with some arguing for greater flexibility and others emphasizing the importance of uniform exam rules. The UP Board's strict adherence to its policies has led to a mixed response from the community, with some supporting the girls' decision and others criticizing it as non-compliance with established rules. Similar incidents in the past have shown that such controversies can be resolved through dialogue and understanding, as seen in Lucknow where a girl was allowed to take her exam after protests
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