Several Western countries including France, Spain and Canada have proposed laws which would ban Muslim women from wearing a Niqab in public spaces. A niqab is a cloth that covers the face and is worn by some Muslim women in public areas. There are no laws in India which ban burqas. Proponents argue that the ban infringes on individual rights and prevents people from expressing their religious beliefs. Opponents argue that face-coverings prevent the clear identification of a person, which is both a security risk, and a social hindrance within a society which relies on facial recognition and expression in communication.
54% Yes |
46% No |
31% Yes |
46% No |
15% Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
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8% Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
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No, because people can abuse this right. My family business was robbed by some people who were using niqab to seal their identity. This is a threat to us.
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Only Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists were there in Ancient India and only they should be given more rights, privilege's and freedom today.
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Yes it is there religious freedom
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yes ,but she should verify she is not being forced to wear this
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Give freedom to women to choose what they want
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It should be their choice. It shouldn't be forced on them
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