Jadavpur University Hijab Row: Bengal Govt Takes Strong View, Probe Launched

• West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu stated the government views the Jadavpur University (JU) hijab controversy seriously.
• The row involves an invigilator allegedly asking a hijab-wearing student to assist in checking another student for headphones during an exam.
• JU Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharya formed a three-member fact-finding committee, including Syed Tanveer Nasreen, Subarna Kumar Das, and Kazi Masum Akhtar, to investigate.
• Minister Basu emphasized that such actions are unacceptable in Bengal, known for its pluralistic values, and assured necessary action.
• Some faculty members refute Islamophobia claims, stating vigilance was tightened due to cheating, and JU is not Islamophobic.

Why It Matters: Bengal govt condemns JU hijab incident, orders probe to uphold pluralistic values.