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In India the tensions between Muslim and Hindu students have been on the rise in the southern state of Karnataka. It follows the state's decision to ban the wearing of the Muslim hijab in schools and universities.

They were closed to stop any violence, but are expected to partially re-open on Monday. As schools re-open the Karnataka high court is expected to consider an appeal by Muslim students to overturn the ban on hijabs.

Sumit Ganguly is a professor of political science at Indiana University in the USA, focusing particularly on South Asia.

(Photo: A woman takes to the street holding a candle at a candlelight march to protest against Karnataka hijab ban in educational institutions. Credit: Rahul Sadhukhan / Pacific Press via Getty Images)