Physical harm is not expected for these women.

But more like hostility or online harassment in the family and neighborhoods. Muslims are 40% of the population here. And maybe 30-40% of the women wear a hijab now.

Kerala is a well known tourist destination with a lot of foreigners and Indians visiting the state annually. Tourism is their biggest revenue stream.

Practically mandatory for a lot of Muslim women in the state. Enforced by family, relatives, neighbors, and the social set up. There is online bullying as well.

Maybe 30-40% women wear a hijab now. It wasn't this way, and has happened over the last 30 years.

So this event is good and will have an impact and spread the message