High Court’s Hijab Ruling Sparks Political Uproar in UP; Rajbhar Poses Sharp Question to Akhilesh

High Court’s Hijab Ruling Sparks Political Uproar in UP; Rajbhar Poses Sharp Question to Akhilesh

The issue appears to be gaining momentum following the dismissal of a petition filed by a female student from a private school in Prayagraj who had sought permission to attend classes wearing a hijab. The High Court’s verdict has heated up the political atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh. Following the order, OP Rajbhar—chief of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) and a minister in the UP government—targeted Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav in a post on X. Amidst an election year, the hijab issue seems to be taking center stage in UP politics, with a flurry of political exchanges and counter-attacks following the High Court’s ruling. It remains to be seen what impact this issue will have on the 2027 elections.