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Chirag Paswan says hijab a personal choice, no interference needed
Union minister Chirag Paswan said attire is a matter of personal choice and religious tradition, reacting to the Allahabad High Court order dismissing a plea by a girl seeking to wear a hijab with her school uniform in Prayagraj. The New Indian Express and Telangana Today both report Paswan's statement that there should have been 'no interference in such matters' and that Muslims may feel aggrieved but the judgment can be reviewed by a higher authority.
Paswan also referred to a recent Rajya Sabha altercation over wearing a lungi, calling it an 'unfortunate episode'. His cabinet colleague Giriraj Singh refrained from commenting on the court order but criticised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who called the judgment an attack on Islam. Singh questioned whether Owaisi believes Muslims should be governed by Sharia instead of the Constitution. Owaisi has alleged the order violates the right to freedom of religion.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both sources report the same statements from Paswan and Singh without adding independent framing or commentary. Newindianexpress.com and Telangana Today present the quotes verbatim, making this uniform straight reporting. The coverage contrasts Paswan's conciliatory tone, acknowledging Muslim grievance and advocating non-interference, with Singh's sharp attack on Owaisi. This highlights a split within the ruling coalition on how to address religious freedom cases. The next legal step will be any appeal to the Supreme Court against the high court order.
Both sources report the same statements from Paswan and Singh without adding independent framing or commentary. Newindianexpress.com and Telangana Today present the quotes verbatim, making this uniform straight reporting. The coverage contrasts Paswan's conciliatory tone, acknowledging Muslim grievance and advocating non-interference, with Singh's sharp attack on Owaisi.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): newindianexpress.com (neutral report), telanganatoday.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
