There is an ongoing controversy related to School Uniforms where some Muslim girl students of the Indian state of Karnataka have been banned from wearing Hijabs in Schools. It resulted in many protests and counter-protests, where different people came with their uniforms saying that it's their right to wear Saffron, or whatever they like. It has now taken the form of nationwide religious controversy. But what is the exact matter? Should we even care about Religion in Schools? Is this Secularism?  Classrooms in schools are being polarised in the name of religion, The people are worried about who is wearing a hijab and who is wearing a Saffron scarf (A sign Of Hindusim). the division in the country has spread so deep that the news claims that in several schools and colleges of the Indian state of Karnataka, Hijab has been banned, due to which, many girls are not allowed to enter colleges and schools and they are not allowed to study. They protested against it and faced some counter-protests too.  In some places, the girls were harassed, and in some places, they were even denied to enter into educational institutions, Things have gotten so out of control that the Chief Minister of the Indian State Of Karnataka had to decide to close educational institutions for three days.
The state’s high court, which is hearing two petitions against the ban, has restrained students from wearing “religious clothes”, including hijab, until it issues a ruling. The lawyers have criticised the restraining order saying it amounts to a “suspension of fundamental rights” While some also stated that "The concept of uniform is to avoid discrimination between students. There is neither place for hijab nor saffron scarves in educational institutes"
Former President Of India and a great visionary APJ Abdul Kalam has said that "For great people, religion is a way to make friends: for small people, it is a tool of war."
Education is a right, not a privilege. It is a fundamental right of each individual irrespective of caste, religion, sex, or economic background. Education helps an individual make informed decisions for themselves and also contribute to the progress of the society and nation.
A photograph of a little Muslim girl was captured during the protests in favour of the hijab in Kolkata, India.

It is very painful to note that in the name of religion, we are dividing the republic. If prayers promote peace and harmony, then, I ask myself why there is so much hatred, intolerance, and violence in the name of religion. Be it the festival of the majority or the minority, instead of love, happiness, and pleasure we witness conflicts and riots. We attempt to kill and eliminate each other simply because we have never understood the Right to Freedom of Religion guaranteed by the Indian  Constitution. Everyone has to be protected without any discrimination and the effort to divide India on the basis of religion and caste needs to stop. A photograph of such a girl who is representing millions of people around the world who are, discriminated against due to the faith they believe in.