After protests, Rajasthan govt revokes Dress Code in colleges order
Buckling under widespread protests, especially by students, the Vasundhara Raje dispensation in Rajasthan on Tuesday revoked its recent controversial order on implementing a dress code for government-run colleges in the state. The Chief Minister said the Directorate of College Education had issued the order to introduce uniforms in government colleges based on suggestions by student representatives. Here are more details.
What did CM Vasundhara Raje say?
"It has been brought to my attention that many students are not happy with this decision. I have therefore asked that uniforms be made voluntary rather than compulsory. We are here to provide our girls with whatever they require to excel in their education."
The dress code was announced on 4 March
On 4 March, the state government had announced a dress code in state-run colleges from the academic year 2018-19, drawing protests from students and Opposition which dubbed it as an attempt of saffronization. The Commissionerate of College Education had then sent a letter to principals of colleges asking them to decide the dress color for boys and girls and submit it by 12 March.
Congress said it would oppose the decision
Dress code for boys included shirt, trousers, sweater (winters), shoes, socks, and belt. For girls, it was salwar suit, dupatta, sweater or cardigan (winters), saree, shoes or sandals, and socks. The Congress said it would oppose the decision and alleged the government was pursuing RSS agenda. We will protest any such attempt, Congress chief whip in the state Assembly Govind Singh Dotasara said.
