The state-run ‘Hijab and Virtue Club’ issued a statement marking the so-called national virtue and hijab day. In parts of this statement we read, “Today hijab and virtue have completely become a social and bisexual matter, and it is far beyond a religious viewpoint that needs the will of both parties, meaning officials and the public.”
This piece thus states its demands:
“We call on the judiciary to conduct necessary coordination with police in having a much better and firm approach against such currents that are destroying the country’s cultural atmosphere.
“We call on the state police to continuously carry out measures against enemy rings by strengthening their covert activities.” (July 12, 2014)