Shave their heads: Tamil Nadu Minister's remark on students' hairstyles sparks row

Published 02 Nov 2026, 22:58 IST

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VIRUDUNAGAR: A recent remark by Tamil Nadu Minister Jagadeeswari suggesting that school students sporting improper hairstyles should have their heads "completely shaved" has sparked a controversy. The incident occurred during a foundation stone laying ceremony for a compound wall at the Ayan…

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Shave their heads: Tamil Nadu Minister's remark on students' hairstyles sparks row

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 02 Nov 2026, 22:58 IST

Shave their heads: Tamil Nadu Minister's remark on students' hairstyles sparks row

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TN Minister sparks row with 'shave heads' remark on students' hairstyles

VIRUDUNAGAR: A recent remark by Tamil Nadu Minister Jagadeeswari suggesting that school students sporting improper hairstyles should have their heads "completely shaved" has sparked a controversy. The incident occurred during a foundation stone laying ceremony for a compound wall at the Ayan…

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