Maharashtra CTET Exam Mangalsutra Not Allowed But Burqa Allowed

Maharashtra CTET Exam Mangalsutra Not Allowed But Burqa Allowed

Introduction: When Religious Symbols Clash with Security Checks Imagine standing in a queue for one of the most competitive exams in the country. You have studied for months. Your adrenaline is high. You reach the metal detector, and suddenly, you are told to remove your mangalsutra —a symbol of your marital status, your faith, and for many, your identity. Now imagine another scenario: a girl wearing a burqa is allowed to enter the exam hall without removing it, with only a discreet identity check by female staff. This isn’t a hypothetical exercise in ethics. This is exactly what happened in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra , on February 8, during the national CTET exam. And it sparked a firestorm of protests, political outrage, and a very uncomfortable question: Are we applying one rule for one community and another for everyone else? Let’s break this down, without the noise, and with a focus on facts, logic, and a pinch of humor—because sometimes, you have to laugh to keep from cryi…