Major relief for cultural practitioners: Haryana government’s fresh notification clears kirpans for Sikhs and mangalsutras for married women in every exam—from board tests to government hires. Issued to honor religious freedoms, it prioritizes orderly conduct.
Kirpan specs are non-negotiable: max 9 inches long, 6-inch edge. Arrive early—one full hour for Sikhs, 30 minutes for women—to breeze through frisking. Chief Secretary’s missive leaves no room for confusion.
High courts in Delhi and the region catalyzed this, stressing rights protection alongside exam sanctity. All outfits under state umbrella—universities, boards, agencies—must enforce via trained personnel.
Outcome? Zero tolerance for disruptions, full respect for identities. This isn’t just policy; it’s progress, easing tensions that once marred exam days.
Haryana leads by example, potentially influencing peers. Candidates, gear up with these rules in mind—your traditions now have official backing in the race to success.