Legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar criticized the ban on burqa saying that similar action should be taken against the ‘ghunghat’ system prevalent among Rajasthan. Akhtar’s comment came in the wake of the Shiv Sena mouthpiece on Wednesday urging the Modi government to emulate Sri Lanka in banning the burqa on grounds of national security. “If you […]
Burqa Ban
Swiss vote on regional ‘burqa ban’, GMOs
GENEVA: A referendum in Switzerland’s northeastern St Gallen region Sunday is expected to usher in a “burqa ban”, making it the second Swiss canton to prohibit all face-covering garments in public spaces. At the same time, voters across Switzerland are being asked to cast their ballots on initiatives aimed at boosting local farming and promoting […]