New Delhi, April 12 -- Following the example of another European country Switzerland which banned the wearing of hijab in public places, France, still tottering from the evil machinations of hard-core fundamental Islamists on its soil, now mulls banning hijab. France has doubled down on anti-Muslim policies over past two years. The latest ban on Muslim women below the age of 18 wearing the hijab has unnerved the Islamists. Hijab is a threat to France's safety and life styles.

What issues do Muslims have? Macron's step is oppressive? Restrictive for young girls who would wear the hijab as a service to their religion and devotion to God? Anti-democratic? Misogynistic? Inciting Islamophobia? Patriarchy? Problem of bodily autonomy and polici...