'What's Happening In Karnataka Shouldn't Happen In Tamil Nadu': Kamal Haasan On Hijab Row

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said that the hijab issue in Karnataka is a deliberate attempt to polarise votes

Kamal Haasan. (PTI File)

New Delhi: Amid unrest in Karnataka due to the ongoing hijab row, actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday sharing his views on the issue said, "What is happening in neighbouring Karnataka shouldn't happen in Tamil Nadu". Also, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said that the hijab issue in Karnataka is a deliberate attempt to polarise votes, according to ANI news agency. 

Kamal Haasan took to his Twitter handle about the hijab row, said, "What is happening in Ktaka is provoking unrest. In the pure hearts of students, a poisonous religious wall is being erected. What is happening in the neighbouring state should not happen in TN. It's time for progressive forces to stay alert."

கர்நாடகாவில் நடப்பது கலக்கத்தைத் தூண்டுகிறது. கள்ளமில்லா மாணவர்கள் மத்தியில் மதவாத விஷச் சுவர் எழுப்பப்படுகிறது. ஒற்றைச் சுவர் தாண்டியிருக்கும் பக்கத்து மாநிலத்தில் நடப்பது தமிழ்நாட்டுக்கும் வந்துவிடக் கூடாது. முற்போக்கு சக்திகள் மேலும் கவனமாக இருக்க வேண்டிய காலம் இது.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 9, 2022

Besides Kamal Haasan, senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Mallikarjun Kharge also shared his views on the ongoing hijab issue in Karnataka. According to ANI news agency he said, "Hijab issue in Karnataka is being done for a deliberate polarization of votes & to instigate fights b/w Hindu-Muslim... as political parties are behind it, directly or indirectly. If someone doesn't work as per discipline, grants should be cancelled."

Hijab issue in Karnataka is being done for a deliberate polarization of votes & to instigate fights b/w Hindu-Muslim... as political parties are behind it, directly or indirectly. If someone doesn't work as per discipline, grants should be cancelled: Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress pic.twitter.com/yMikKkrj07

— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2022

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday was adjourned after hearing the case for almost three hours. The court would continue hearing arguments on Wednesday from 2.30 PM. Karnataka CM on Tuesday has ordered the closure of schools and colleges amid the unrest due to the issue in the state.