he Karnataka government on Tuesday argued that its February 5 order asking educational institutions to enforce prescribed uniforms was secular in nature as it banned all additional religious clothing by students irrespective of their religious affiliation, be it hijab or saffron shawls.he Karnataka government on Tuesday argued that its February 5 order asking educational institutions to enforce prescribed uniforms was secular in nature as it banned all additional religious clothing by students irrespective of their religious affiliation, be it hijab or saffron shawls.