Full freedom to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi: Karnataka Edu minister

Karnataka education minister BC Nagesh has given permission to government schools statewide to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival that falls from August 31 to September 9.
Speaking to reporters he said, “They (school authorities) have full freedom (to celebrate Ganesh Chathurthi). All government schools and colleges have the right to celebrate.” He further added there was no need to create a controversy regarding this matter.
Karnataka Education Minister says “Ganesh Utsav” OK ” #Hijab ” Not OK! Permission has been granted to perform Ganesh Utsav in govt schools by Karnataka govt.
Isn’t this contempt of court? No uniformity? Media awake? pic.twitter.com/OXJMELFZBY — Mohammed Irshad (@Shaad_Bajpe) August 17, 2022 The statement comes in stark contrast to his earlier statements made months ago when the hijab issue rocked the southern state.
Also Read Hijab ban: No re-exams for protestors, says Karnataka government In February this year, the minister made it crystal clear to all government educational institutions that the students should adhere to the uniform dress code.
“Just as rules are followed in the military, the same is to be done here (in educational institutions) as well. Options are open for those who are not willing to follow it, which they can make use of,” the minister had said speaking to reporters then.