Haryana Permits Sikh Candidates to Carry Kirpan and Married Women to Wear Mangalsutra in Exams

The Haryana government has permitted Sikh students appearing in examinations to wear and carry a kirpan within prescribed limits—total length not exceeding nine inches and blade length six inches. Married women candidates are also allowed to wear a mangalsutra during exams. Candidates must report early to examination centers to facilitate security checks. This decision follows court rulings affirming religious rights and aims to address previous issues faced by Sikh candidates during exams, with instructions issued to ensure compliance and inform examination staff.