University of Hyderabad students reject dress code for convocation

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“As per advisory of the Government of India to promote handloom/khadi cloth, the university has decided to do away with the gown system… Instead, the dress code shall be implemented,’’ it stated. The email also said the varsity shall provide an “angavastram” for Rs 200 to all students.

Students, however, have protested against the dress code. “It is a Brahminical and patriarchial dress code imposed on the students,’’ Arpita Kanjilal, a student, said. Another student said the idea of “angavastram” has “outright religious connotations”.

Registrar M Madhusudhan said the university was only trying to promote the use of handloom.

“We will discuss the issue with the students and take a decision soon,’’ he said.