Thiruvananthapuram: In response to the recent incident at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, where a group of students wrote a letter to the principal seeking permission to wear hijabs in the operation theatre, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has come forward with a statement.
Yadhu Krishnan, ABVP State Joint Secretary, expressed his disappointment over the incident, stating that it is a matter of shame for modern Kerala.
Yadhu emphasized that medical students should not have made such a demand, suggesting that there may be external influences at play. He cautioned against the dangerous practice of injecting religious attire and symbols into healthcare, asserting that the patient’s well-being should always take precedence over religious considerations.
In a mocking tone, Krishnan criticized the SFI (Students Federation of India) and MSF (Muslim Students Federation) for supporting this demand, questioning their intentions and suggesting that they are regressing Kerala to a different era.
Furthermore, Yadhu Krishnan pointed out that there are internationally recognized standards of dress codes for operation theatres. The universal medical dress code is solely prioritized based on the well-being and health of the patients. He argued that such demands, which do not prioritize the patients’ needs, are not suitable in the service-oriented field of healthcare.
Yadhu Krishnan welcomed and expressed appreciation for the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) response to the students’ demand, noting that it resonates with ABVP’s position on the issue.
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