BJP leader’s Islamophobic remarks come amid fresh curbs on madrasa education in UP
A senior BJP leader has sparked widespread criticism after making an Islamophobic remark linking Islamic seminaries to terrorism, as the Hindutv-led Uttar Pradesh government moves to impose fresh restrictions on madrasa education.
According to Kashmir Media Service, speaking to reporters, Uttar Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister claimed that madrasas in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh "indirectly promote terrorism."
His remarks came as the Hindu monk Yogi Adityanath-led UP government is reportedly preparing to abolish degree-level courses in madrasas and restrict Islamic seminaries to providing education only up to the 12th grade. If implemented, the move, would significantly curtail the role of madrasas in higher education, affecting thousands of Muslim students across India’s most populous state.
Maurya’s comments drew strong criticism from opposition leaders and Muslim representatives, who said that the BJP leader was demonizing Islamic educational institutions by equating them with extremism without evidence.
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