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Burqa Ban: Muslim Leader Lashes Out at Italian PM Over Burqa Ban in Schools
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News18•23-09-2026, 17:40
Burqa Ban: Muslim Leader Lashes Out at Italian PM Over Burqa Ban in Schools
- •AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan criticized Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's proposal to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools and colleges.
- •Pathan accused Meloni of preferring women to wear bras, panties, and bikinis in public, rather than dressing conservatively.
- •He likened Meloni's approach to that of the Indian government towards Muslims, stating, "She is a friend of Prime Minister Modi. She has become just like him."
- •The burqa and niqab ban is a proposed measure, not yet a full law, requiring cabinet and parliamentary approval in Italy.
- •The ban targets garments that completely cover the face, such as the burqa and niqab, but does not include the hijab, which covers hair and neck.
Key Questions Answered
The proposed measure announced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on September 20, 2026, aims to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools, legally establish a maximum number of foreign students per class, and require parents of foreign students facing serious integration difficulties to learn Italian.
No, the proposed ban specifically targets garments that completely cover the face, such as the burqa and niqab, while the hijab, which leaves the face open, is not included.
The measure is not yet a full law; it must first be submitted to the cabinet and subsequently require parliamentary approval within 60 days to officially take effect.
