BJP 'terrorising' Muslims on pretext of madrasa survey: Mayawati
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP 'terrorising' Muslims on pretext of madrasa survey: Mayawati

The Hindu  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Friday accused the BJP government of interfering in the running of private madrasas in Uttar Pradesh on the pretext of conducting surveys and "terrorising" the Muslim community. ‘Unrecognised’ madrasas The Uttar Pradesh government recently announced that a survey of “unrecognised” madrasas would be conducted in the state to gather information about the number of teachers, curriculum and basic facilities available there. Minister of State for Minority Affairs Danish Azad Ansari said the government will conduct the survey according to the requirement of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights in connection with the availability of basic facilities to the students in madrasas. To a question whether the state government would start the process of recognising new madrasas after this survey, the minister said that at present, the government's aim is to collect information only about unrecognised madrasas.

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Uttar Pradesh government set to review educational qualifications of teachers
1 year ago

Uttar Pradesh government set to review educational qualifications of teachers

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government has instructed officials to examine the educational qualifications of teachers and other staff, as well as assess the availability of basic facilities in all state-funded madrassas. Voicing his dissatisfaction with the directive, the Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board, Ifthikar Ahmad Javed, remarked that such investigations have become a "regular procedure," leading to disruptions …

'We want to reduce the number of Madrasas & bring registration system': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 11 months ago

'We want to reduce the number of Madrasas & bring registration system': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said his government is focusing on reducing the number of Madrasas and reforming them. Small madrasas to be merged to reduce the threat of radicalism The Assam government has decided to merge small madrasas that are generally used to spread radicalism with larger ones to reduce the threat, Director General of Police …

Uttar Pradesh govt gets madrasa survey reports from 60 of state’s 75 districts
2 years, 1 month ago

Uttar Pradesh govt gets madrasa survey reports from 60 of state’s 75 districts

Hindustan Times  

The state government has received the madrasa survey reports from 60 of the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh, minority welfare minister Dharampal Singh said here on Wednesday. Junior minority welfare minister Danish Azad Ansari said all department schemes have been tailored to benefit the students. Hari Om, the principal secretary, said all steps were being taken in line with the …

Madrasas are facing an existential crisis in Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 1 month ago

Madrasas are facing an existential crisis in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

There has been a lot of unhappiness about the Yogi Adiyanath government’s decision to conduct a survey of unrecognised madrasas in Uttar Pradesh. The government’s claim — of the survey being an exercise to help the madrasas and their students — has been less than convincing. For instance, Jamiatul Hamd in Gautam Buddha Nagar district is a rare madrasa which …

Survey reveals over 7,500 madarsas are unrecognised in Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 1 month ago

Survey reveals over 7,500 madarsas are unrecognised in Uttar Pradesh

Op India  

A recent survey conducted by the Uttar Pradesh State Government identified over 7,500 unrecognized madarsas in the state, said State Minority Welfare Minister Dharam Pal Singh. Nearly 7,500 madrasas found running without recognition in survey conducted by Uttar Pradesh govt, says minister Dharm Pal Singh — Press Trust of India October 29, 2022 Iftikhar Ahmed Javed, Chairman of the Uttar …

The politics of the madrasa survey
2 years, 2 months ago

The politics of the madrasa survey

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to undertake a survey of madrasas has raised serious concerns not just over the fate of these institutions but also on the future of Muslim identity. In September, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhammi said his State would also conduct a survey of madrasas, like Uttar Pradesh. Whatever the answer, madrasas have become a new …

Owaisi condemns survey of Madrasas in UP
2 years, 2 months ago

Owaisi condemns survey of Madrasas in UP

The Hindu  

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi has condemned survey of madrasas in Uttar Pradesh and said they were needlessly targeted by the State government though the institutions produced only imams, muezzins and muftis to give Islamic education. Delivering an address on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi at the party headquarters here late on Saturday night, Mr. Owaisi questioned the …

'Survey of Madrasas in Kanpur is systematic targeting of Muslims': Owaisi
2 years, 3 months ago

'Survey of Madrasas in Kanpur is systematic targeting of Muslims': Owaisi

India TV News  

Highlights Asaduddin Owaisi slammed the Uttar Pradesh government. Madrasas Survey Kanpur: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over the survey of Islamic educational institutions or Madrasas ordered in Kanpur. Attacking the Uttar Pradesh government, Owaisi alleged that there is a conspiracy behind madrasas' survey. In light of the Uttar Pradesh government's order, …

Darul Uloom Backs Decision on Survey of Unrecognised Madrasas, Refuses to Take Any Assistance from UP Govt
2 years, 3 months ago

Darul Uloom Backs Decision on Survey of Unrecognised Madrasas, Refuses to Take Any Assistance from UP Govt

News 18  

Backing the Uttar Pradesh government’s move to survey unrecognised Madrasas in the state, Darul Uloom, an Islamic seminary based in Saharanpur’s Deoband, asked institutions to cooperate with officials and provide accurate information. Speaking to reporters after a conference of representatives from various Madrasas in Deoband, Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani said that though the organisation has no objection to …

U.P.’s lone Muslim Minister says survey will connect madrasas with government schemes
2 years, 3 months ago

U.P.’s lone Muslim Minister says survey will connect madrasas with government schemes

The Hindu  

The lone Muslim face in the Uttar Pradesh Government and Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Danish Azad Ansari, on Saturday alleged that Opposition parties in the State were indulging in false propaganda on the ongoing survey of madrasas in the State, and the focus of the survey is to connect madrasas with government welfare schemes. These propagandas are orchestrated …

Explained: The controversy surrounding the survey of madrasas in UP
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained: The controversy surrounding the survey of madrasas in UP

Firstpost  

A survey was conducted at Lucknow’s famous seminary Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama today. However, BSP and AIMIM have rebuked the UP govt over the move Days after the Uttar Pradesh government’s announcement to conduct surveys of private madrasas, a team of officials reached renowned seminary Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama in Lucknow today. As per Hindustan Times, UP’s new BJP president …

AIMPLB Alleges Private Madrasa Survey in UP a 'Nefarious Attempt' to Create Distance Between Communities
2 years, 3 months ago

AIMPLB Alleges Private Madrasa Survey in UP a 'Nefarious Attempt' to Create Distance Between Communities

News 18  

The survey of private madrasas ordered by the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh is now churning up a political storm. After objection by Bahujan Samaj Party Chief and former Chief Minister of the state Mayawati, now All India Muslim Personal Law Board has once again protested against the order of the government. The Board, therefore, requests the government to …

U.P. readies for survey of private madrassas, proprietors fear repressive action
2 years, 3 months ago

U.P. readies for survey of private madrassas, proprietors fear repressive action

The Hindu  

With the Uttar Pradesh government set to conduct a survey of private madrassas, proprietors of the theological schools fear that their institutions may be declared illegal and "run over by bulldozers". The Muslim body’s president Maulana Arshad Madani told PTI, "Nobody has any objection if the government wants to conduct a survey of private madrassas but care should be taken …

Uttar Pradesh readies for survey of private madrasas | DETAILS
2 years, 3 months ago

Uttar Pradesh readies for survey of private madrasas | DETAILS

India TV News  

Highlights Uttar Pradesh government is all set to conduct a survey of private madrasas The proprietors of theological schools fear that their institutions may be declared 'illegal' Fear was expressed by them on Sept 6 in New Delhi at a meeting of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, said sources Uttar Pradesh news: With the Uttar Pradesh government set to conduct a survey of …

BJP government taking 'unconstitutional' action on madrassas in Uttar Pradesh: AIMPLB
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP government taking 'unconstitutional' action on madrassas in Uttar Pradesh: AIMPLB

The Hindu  

Amid the row over the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to conduct a survey of unrecognised madrassas in the State, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board has targeted the BJP government, accusing it of taking arbitrary and unconstitutional action on madrassas “while keeping the constitution at bay”. AIMPLB, which is considered one of the leading bodies of Muslim opinion in …

Assam: Madrasa with suspected terror links under scanner in Goalpura
2 years, 3 months ago

Assam: Madrasa with suspected terror links under scanner in Goalpura

Op India  

As Assam’s state government is waging a crackdown on suspicious madrasas in the state that have ties to banned Islamic terrorist organisations, another madrasa has come under scrutiny with alleged ties to the Bangladeshi terrorist organisation Ansar-ul-Bangla or Ansarullah Bangla Team. Recently the founder of the Madrasa, Imam Jalaluddin, and two more persons were arrested by police for suspected terror …

Giriraj Singh demands survey of madrasas, mosques in Bihar
2 years, 3 months ago

Giriraj Singh demands survey of madrasas, mosques in Bihar

India TV News  

Highlights BJP leader Giriraj Singh has demanded survey of madrasas in Bihar similar to that in Uttar Pradesh Seemanchal region is considered Muslim dominant area where over 60% population belongs to Muslims Moreover, a large number of Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals are also residing there illegally Bihar news : Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister, Giriraj Singh has demanded …

Assam Not UP: AIUDF Chief Takes on Assam CM Himanta Sarma for Bulldozing Madrassas
2 years, 3 months ago

Assam Not UP: AIUDF Chief Takes on Assam CM Himanta Sarma for Bulldozing Madrassas

News 18  

The recent incident of three madrassas being bulldozed in Assam has brought a lot of political attention not just in the state, but across the country. With regards to the demolition drive at Markazul Marif Kuriana madrassa in Jogijopa, Bongaigaon, the AIUDF chief and Dhubri MP Badruddin Ajmal has called for refrain and even sent out a strong message to …

If madrassa used for anti-India activities, we will raze them: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 years, 3 months ago

If madrassa used for anti-India activities, we will raze them: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said if the government gets input on madrassas being used for anti-India activities, such institutions will be razed. Only intention to see that they're not used by jihadi elements," Himanta Biswa Sarma said. READ | Assam madrassa demolished over al-Qaeda links This was the second such action as a madrassa in Barpeta district, which …

Assam's 'Jihadi' Crackdown, UP Follows with a Survey: Why Madrassas are in Focus? News18 Explains
2 years, 3 months ago

Assam's 'Jihadi' Crackdown, UP Follows with a Survey: Why Madrassas are in Focus? News18 Explains

News 18  

The Uttar Pradesh government will conduct a survey of unrecognized madrassas in the state to gather information about number of teachers, curriculum, and basic facilities available there, among others. All India Majilis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi hit back at UP government’s survey calling it a “mini NRC” and alleged the state wants to “harass madrassas” by issuing orders prohibiting namaz. …

U.P. govt to conduct survey of unrecognised madrassas
2 years, 3 months ago

U.P. govt to conduct survey of unrecognised madrassas

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government will conduct a survey of unrecognised madrassas in the State to gather information about number of teachers, curriculum, and basic facilities available there, among others. The Minister of State for Minority Affairs Danish Azad Ansari on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, said the State government will conduct the survey in accordance with the requirement of the National …

UP govt's decision to conduct survey of unrecognized madrassas a move to harass Muslims: Owaisi
2 years, 3 months ago

UP govt's decision to conduct survey of unrecognized madrassas a move to harass Muslims: Owaisi

India TV News  

Asaduddin Owaisi on UP madrassa: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to conduct a survey of unrecognized madrassas was a move to harass Muslims. Alleging that neither the NDA government at the Centre nor the Yogi Adityanath government in UP was paying salaries to teachers in Madrassas associated with the Madrassa board, he sought …

Assam’s Web of Terror through Madrassas: Crackdown Continues; Cops to Untangle WB, MP Links
2 years, 3 months ago

Assam’s Web of Terror through Madrassas: Crackdown Continues; Cops to Untangle WB, MP Links

News 18  

With Goalpara emerging as a key centre for jihadi modules fuelling the Ansarullah Bangla Team and Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent, Director General of Assam police Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta reached the district in lower Assam on Thursday to monitor developments in the operation against the terror nexus. On August 19, the Goalpara police picked up Abdus Subahan alias Abdus Souhan and …

Over 300 madrasa teachers appointed during Covid in UP, Opposition alleges mismanagement
2 years, 5 months ago

Over 300 madrasa teachers appointed during Covid in UP, Opposition alleges mismanagement

India Today  

Teachers were appointed to various madrasas in Uttar Pradesh even when all educational institutions remained shut during Covid. SP Spokesperson Nitendra Singh Yadav said that the government should investigate the matter and should provide better education for the students. Speaking to India Today, UP Minority Minister Danish Ansari also admitted that recruitment has been done against the rules and action …

UP govt orders probe into functioning of madrasas, Oppn says wrong to target one group
2 years, 7 months ago

UP govt orders probe into functioning of madrasas, Oppn says wrong to target one group

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered an inquiry into functioning of madrasas across the state. Speaking to India Today, Uttar Pradesh’s minority welfare minister Dharampal Singh said, “There are issues regarding the level of education, land encroachment and lack of technical subjects in madrasas, due to which orders were given to investigate. The government is preparing to take strict action …

Pvt Madrassas Will Never Be Shut Down, These Keep Muslims Alive: Assam Deputy Speaker
4 years, 1 month ago

Pvt Madrassas Will Never Be Shut Down, These Keep Muslims Alive: Assam Deputy Speaker

News 18  

Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker and senior BJP leader Aminul Haque Laskar has said that private madrassas will never be shut down as “these have kept the Muslims alive”. These madrassas will never be shut down as these have kept the Muslims alive,” he said, while laying the foundation stone for a madrassa in Cachar district on Sunday. When Congress protests …

BJP leaders have lost mental balance: Congress after BJP MLA asks Maharashtra CM to shut down Madrasas
4 years, 2 months ago

BJP leaders have lost mental balance: Congress after BJP MLA asks Maharashtra CM to shut down Madrasas

India Today  

Congress launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party after one of its leaders wrote to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray asking him to shut down the state-funded madrasas. Attacking the BJP, Congress leader Sachin Sawant said the BJP leaders have "lost mental balance". Sachin Sawant's remark came after a BJP MLA wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, asking …

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