Schools reopen in India's Karnataka state amid hijab row

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Schools reopen in India's Karnataka state amid hijab row

Students have been returning to high schools in the southern Indian state of Karnataka while the high court considers a ban on wearing hijabs. Schools were closed last week after the issue prompted demonstrations and clashes. Ashley Pearson, spokesperson for World Hijab Day joins us to discuss more on the issue from Toronto, Canada.

February 18, 2022