Hijab is a girl's wings; don't cut it, Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu
Harnaaz Sandhu, an Indian who was elected as
Miss Universe, termed the 'hijab' as the 'wings' of girls and appealed not to
cut the 'wings' of girls.
Tensions continue over the hijab of
Muslim women in India. In this regard, a court in the state of Karnataka has
banned the wearing of hijab in the classrooms of girls in educational
institutions.
Muslim women, the largest minority in
secular India, have been targeted for wearing the hijab. There are also reports
regarding harassment in education institutes and other work stations.
Miss Universe Hernaaz Sandhu was recently
questioned at a function in Mumbai on the issue of discrimination against
Muslim girls over the issue of 'hijab'. At first she made excuses to answer but
then in response she spoke in favor of hijab.
In the video of Harnaaz Sandhu's response
shared by an Indian journalist, a journalist asked Miss Universe what she would
say on the subject of hijab.
Seeing Harnaz Sandhu's answer to the
journalist's question, the host of the event intervened and advised the
journalist not to ask Miss Universe about it. However, the journalist insisted
that Harnaaz Sandhu to answer herself.
Harnaaz Sandhu, facing an unknown
journalist, after removing the excuse, complained that the girl, that is, she is
also 'pointing' to the subject.
Harnaaz Sandhu later replied that girls are
also being targeted in the matter of 'hijab'.
Harnaz Sandhu said that the girl wearing
hijab should be allowed to live according to her wishes and style, she should
be allowed to go where she wants to go.
Miss Universe said that 'hijab' is the 'wings'
of girls, let them fly with their own will, don't cut their wings.
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Harnaaz Sandhu, a member of the Sikh
community, spoke in support of the veiled girls without naming any party or
organization opposing the hijab.
After Harnaz Sandhu's statement in favor
of hijab, audience clapped over her encouraging statement.
She further said that when someone asks
her about the difficulties encountered in her journey to become Miss Universe, she
gives a short answer that she became Miss Universe after seeing many
difficulties.
Harnaaz Sandhu often travels abroad as
'Miss Universe' and recently when she returned home she was asked about hijab
at a function in Mumbai.
Harnaz Sandhu was selected Miss Universe
in the miss world contest held in December 2021.
Earlier, Bollywood actress Lara Datta in
2000 and Sushmita Sen in 1994 had become Miss Universe.
India had also won the title of Miss
World during contests of 2017 and Manoshi Chhallar was selected as Miss World.
Actress Priyanka Chopra also became 'Miss
World' in 2000 before Manoshi Chhallar.
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