Hijab ban: Khamzaev calls with threats, Bichaev calls for legalization: EADailly

Deputy Biysultan Khamzaev, who represents Dagestan in the State Duma, “attacked another deputy, Evgeny Popov, the host of the program 60 Minutes, because he was really giving support the decision of the Vladimir authorities to ban the wearing of hijabs in his region,” Readovka reports.

Khamzaev said. in danger. Happening”, – Popov wrote in his Telegram channel.

Khamzaev, the publication notes, attacked the former deputy head of the Verkhovna Rada Oleg Tsarevawhich he accused that people like him “have given Ukraine to the fascists and nationalists.” The debate itself was about the banning of religious clothing and clothing, including hijabs and niqabs, in Vladimir high schools.

“It is not known why Khamzaev took the position of migrant lobbyists rather than the people.” For example, in the Vladimir region, according to the census, in 2021 there were about 900 natives of Dagestan; Ethnic Russians in the region are the absolute majority – more than 1.2 million people. At the same time, it is completely impossible to treat the words of the President of Russia regarding respect and tolerance for the traditions of fellow citizens, including religious ones. The introduction of uniforms for schools in the regions is one of the lines that Vladimir Putin spoke about. “It is not a position of conviction, but adherence to the principles of one’s faith is the path our country has chosen,” – writes Readovka.

As the publication says, “The sharp reaction of Khamzaev and other indigenous Muslims is unreasonable, because there is no discrimination on religious grounds in the country, since the ban applies only to public schools , where paraphernalia consumption is already prohibited.

“The modern move to limit religious radicalism is in line with the anti-immigrant agenda, as visitors often refuse to follow our cultural values ​​and Russian laws,” – the publication says.

It should be noted that another deputy head of the State Duma is from Dagestan Artem Bichaev noting the validity of the decision made by officials in the Vladimir region.

“There have been debates on the Internet for days about the ban on wearing religious clothing in schools in the Vladimir region. Everyone appeals to the Constitution – some insist on the secular nature of education, others on the freedom to profess their religion (or to profess none any). Vladimir’s government says that such restrictions have long existed in 19 Russian regions, including Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia-Alania, Stavropol Region, Astrakhan Region and here in Dagestan,” – Bichaev emphasized.

He also recalled that similar restrictions were adopted in 2013 by the Decree of the Government of the Chechen Republic N168 dated July 11, 2013. It specifies the prohibition to wear clothing that covers the face, as well as the Students are required to wear clothes of a secular nature.

The subject, according to the deputy, “is very subtle and delicate, and any discussions here should be held only within the legal framework, and in the appropriate situation.” With understanding on the special value of preserving inter-religious peace in Russia. For all controversial cases there is a court, he emphasized.

“The children’s main job at school is to learn. A school is an educational institution, and nothing more. For everything else there are special centers. So it is clear that those who talk about the unique, modern and unconstitutional nature of these documents are delusional. In addition, there are even decisions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on this topic,” – said Bichaev.

At the same time, the deputy noted “the crooked wording in the document of Vladimir Education Ministry officials and the lack of basic religious knowledge.”

“When they specified clothes that should not be worn at school, they only pointed to Muslim clothes for example (they wrote about the niqab and hijab). This creation has become so popular among many respectable Muslims that this routine action is directed specifically against them (although this is certainly not true). There is also a serious lack of understanding of the difference between the hijab and the niqab. We all know very well that the ban on wearing the niqab is supported by our Dagestan speaker and many other Muslim groups. Therefore, before writing these documents and forbidding anything, it would be worthwhile to understand the material,” – Bichaev suggested.

As reported EADailyin schools in the Vladimir region it was forbidden to wear clothes that show students’ religious affiliation, including hijabs and niqabs. The order was issued by the Ministry of Education and the local Youth Policy. The document was published on 25 October. The ministry recalled that Russia, according to the Constitution, is a secular state.

“The church is separated from the state, including the area of ​​secular education. Students’ clothing should not have religious connotations,” – said the ministry in a statement.

It is also noted that the decision made is completely in accordance with the law on freedom of conscience and religious associations and the law on education.

In response, the deputy head of the State Duma from Chechnya Adam Delimkhanov threatened to “clearly explain” to officials in the Vladimir region why the hijab should not be banned and how it differs from the niqab. Chechen representatives discussed the matter with a deputy from the Vladimir region Igor Igoshin. The head of the republic issued this directive Ramzan Kadyrov.

“The result of the meeting was the decision to cancel the provocative order,” – stressed the member of parliament from Chechnya.

Delimkhanov called the ban on the hijab in schools in the Vladimir region a serious violation of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

“Covering this discrimination with appearance concerns in educational institutions is a real motivation. Such measures can create distrust in government institutions, increase feelings of alienation among religious citizens and lead to disunity. The rights of believers are values ​​without the sustainable development of the country is impossible. There is no doubt that we will achieve the lifting of this ban and fully protect the rights of Muslims,” – said the deputy head of the State Duma from Chechnya.