Kerala Church School Denies Entry to Student in Hijab: Controversy Erupts Over Dress Code Policy

Oct 14, 2025 04:11 pm CST

A church-run school in Kerala's Ernakulam district faces controversy after denying entry to a Class 8 student wearing a hijab, claiming it violated the school's dress code. The incident has escalated into a political dispute involving parents, the Social Democratic Party of India, and the school's Parent-Teacher Association, leading to the school seeking police protection and temporarily closing for two days.