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“I can wear this turban, no one stops me, no one questions me. If anyone stops me, I will face him firmly. The truth is that I will not even tolerate my turban being questioned. Then why are hijabi girls being stopped from wearing hijab? People say that her wearing hijab will affect the unity of the society, but how? She’s wearing the clothes she likes, minding her own business…she’s not hurting anyone,” says Kaur.
Kaur’s job as an ASHA worker involves going from village to village, raising awareness about vaccines or family planning, among other things. Many of his coworkers wear it ghunghat While at your job.
“Our Hindu sisters cover their heads while working, while going to the temple, or they apply vermillion in their hair. But we would never say to them, “What are you wearing? Take it away. Our unity is being hurt.
In Kaur’s view, to associate head coverings only with Islam and Muslim women is to ignore the Indian tradition of head coverings by women – regardless of religion.
“Associating the scarf/hijab only with Muslims is actually an insult to our age-old tradition and practice of head covering which dates back to before the advent of Islam,” Kaur’s petition said.
She cites the example of former Indian President Pratibha Patil, who would often take the loose end of her saree over her head. “So who says head covering is only for Muslim women?” She questions.
Earlier this year, while casually surfing the Internet, Kaur chanced upon Video This affected him deeply. In that video, a Muslim hijabi student parks her scooter outside her college, but while going inside she is stopped by a crowd of young boys wearing saffron shawls. The boys shout ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and in response the girl shouts, ‘Allahu Akbar’. This video went viral around the world and a girl named Muskaan became poster-image Protest against hijab ban in Karnataka.
“I remember watching this video and wishing I was with that girl. Sometimes, certain things impact us deeply and make us feel like we can’t keep quiet anymore. That was that moment for me,” recalls Kaur.
At the time, the video sparked debate over Muskaan’s decision to shout at the crowd of boys instead of remaining calm and walking away. But Kaur says she completely understands why Muskaan did this. “He had to do something to defend himself. For example, we say, “Bole so nihal…sat shri akal”. This gives us energy and courage. Likewise for him too. Now there was no one else with him. So they had to raise slogans,” says Kaur.
“These people became more irritated by this, and started shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram, Jai Shri Ram’. We don’t have any issues. You say ‘Jai Shri Ram’ or ‘Allahu Akbar’ or ‘Wahe Guru’. People can say whatever they want. But to force someone else to say it, it is not acceptable,” she adds.
Kaur says that her family, especially her husband, has been very supportive of her.
“According to our religion, if any atrocities are committed on anyone, we cannot watch silently. So we decided to move ahead with the petition. If you want to raise your voice, there will be obstacles and challenges, and there will be expenses too. If you don’t want to do anything, stay quiet and don’t leave the house. But if you care about these things, don’t keep quiet,” says Kaur’s husband Satnam Singh.
Both husband and wife took part in this Farmers protest in 2020And kept sitting on the borders of Delhi day after day.
“A lot of farmers from across the country participated. If they had remained silent, everyone would have suffered. So we have to speak up for all disputes,” Singh said.
Khushdeep, daughter of Singh’s younger brother, is 17 years old, a class 12 student and wears a turban. Kaur says that Khushdeep being barred from entering her classes will break her heart.
“When I see hijabi students of my age being banned from their schools and colleges, I feel very bad. What if the same happens to me tomorrow? That’s why I want to speak for them,” says Khushdeep.
Outside his dwelling, a pillar stands upright, with a line drawn on its top: “Observe all religions” (Respect all religions.)
