New Delhi: Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu has appealed to society to stop targeting girls, including on the issue of hijab, saying ‘let them live the way they choose to’. Earlier on hijab row, Karnataka High Court has dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear hijab in classrooms of educational institutions. The HC stated that ‘Hijab is not an essential religious practice’ of Islam and uniform dress rule should be followed in educational institutions where it has been prescribed.
Interacting with media, Harnaaz asks that why girls are being targeted always.
Recently, a clip of Harnaaz’s media interaction has gone viral on social media. In the video it can be seen that a reporter is asking Harnaaz her views on the issue around hijab. Before she responded to the query, the organizer intervened and asked the reporter to abstain from asking any political questions and further suggested the media rather ask about her journey, success, and how she has been a source of inspiration.
The reporter responded by saying, ‘let Harnaaz say the same things.’ Harnaaz gave a fitting reply to the reporter’s question. She said, “Honestly, why do you always target girls? Even now, you are targeting me. Like, even on the issue of Hijab, the girls are being targeted. Let them (girls) live the way they choose to, let her reach her destination, let her fly, those are her wings, don’t cut them, if you must (cut someone’s wings) cut your own.”
She further asked reporter to ask questions related to her journey, the hurdles she faced, and the success at the beauty pageant.
On the hijab row the Karnataka HC has said, “Hijab is not an Essential Religious Practice. The uniform is a reasonable restriction. We are of the considered opinion that no case is made out in the Writ Petitions.” The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accord urgent hearing on the pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict.
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