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Miss Universe expresses support for women who want to wear Hijab

Published 31 March 2022, 2:25 am
Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu said wearing a hijab is the choice of Muslim women and they have the right to dress however they want. Last month, the ban on hijab in India's southern Karnataka state sparked protests by some Muslim students and parents, and counter-protests by Hindu students. The dispute has led to criticism that Muslims in the country are being further marginalised.
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