NEW DELHI – Reacting to the Hijab ban in Karnataka colleges and schools, Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu said that women are being targeted in the name of Hijab.
At a recent press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai, she was asked about her opinion on the hijab ban.
In her response, she said, “Honestly, why do you always target the woman? Even now, you’re targeting me. When it comes to the Hijab too, you are targeting a woman. Let her live the way she wants to. Let her explore her potential. Let her fly.”
Miss Universe @HarnaazKaur appeals to stop targetting Muslim girls over Hijab. She says, "..Hijab me bhi aap lakdi ko he target kar rahe ho, usko jeene do wo jaise jeena chahti hai". #Hijabrow pic.twitter.com/GXTpdICrYg
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She went on to say that she would prefer if the questions were about her own journey and how she overcame the hurdles in her life. “There are so many misconceptions about beauty pageants. ‘It’s just about you looking beautiful.’ Absolutely not. That’s just one percent of beauty pageants. It’s about your confidence, it’s about your voice, it’s about your ideology, your personality and are you courageous enough to bring a difference in society. Yes, I am. That’s why I’m sitting here.”
Meanwhile, a Hijabi student Aliya Assadi, who is protesting against Hijab ban in Karnataka, broke down during an interview appealing to the Karnataka chief minister Basavraj Bommai to allow hijab in schools.
“we also have some dreams. I want to do something for my country” she said.
"we also have some dreams. I want to do something for my country"
Hijab activist @Aliyassadi breaks into tears as she appeals Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai to allow hijab in schools pic.twitter.com/aiysRpRp6U
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