Schools in Karnataka Now Allow Religious Clothes

May 13, 2026, 17:09
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

The government of Karnataka changed a rule from 2022. Now, students can wear religious clothes like the hijab in schools.

Main Body

In 2022, the old government said students cannot wear religious clothes. This caused many problems and protests. The courts talked about this for a long time. Now, the new government says students can wear the hijab, turban, and other religious items. These items must be safe and keep the school quiet. Schools must not stop students from learning. Students cannot miss exams because of their religious clothes. Students still wear uniforms, but they can add these items.

Conclusion

The state now allows some religious clothes with the school uniform.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Now vs. Before' Shift

In this story, we see a change in time. To reach A2, you must learn how to describe a change in rules.

1. The Contrast

  • Before (2022): Students cannot\text{cannot} wear religious clothes.
  • Now: Students can\text{can} wear them.

2. Key Power Word: CAN / CANNOT Use these to talk about permission (what is allowed).

  • Allowed β†’\rightarrow Can
  • Not Allowed β†’\rightarrow Cannot

3. Sentence Patterns for You

  • "I can wear a hat." (Yes βœ…)
  • "I cannot eat in class." (No ❌)

Quick Tip: In the text, the word "allow" means the same thing as "can."

  • The state allows clothes β†’\rightarrow Students can wear clothes.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who run a country or state.
Example:The government announced new rules.
rule (n.)
A rule is a statement that tells people how to behave.
Example:The rule says no running in class.
students (n.)
People who learn at school or college.
Example:Students study math every day.
wear (v.)
To put clothes or accessories on your body.
Example:Students wear uniforms.
hijab (n.)
A cloth that covers the hair and neck.
Example:She wears a hijab to school.
turban (n.)
A cloth wrapped around the head.
Example:He wears a turban.
safe (adj.)
Not dangerous or harmful.
Example:The playground is safe.
quiet (adj.)
Having little or no noise.
Example:The library is quiet.
exams (n.)
Tests that check what students have learned.
Example:Students prepare for exams.
uniform (n.)
The same clothes that all members of a group wear.
Example:All students wear a uniform.