Uttar Pradesh bans madrassas: Controversy surrounds education decision
The Allahabad High Court in Uttar Pradesh has declared the Madrassa Act 2004 unconstitutional, leading to an immediate ban on madrassas and Islamic schools in the state. This decision affects approximately 2.7 lakh students and 10,000 teachers across 25,000 madrassas.
Under the ruling, students enrolled in Islamic schools are to be transferred to central schools, altering the educational landscape for many families.
The mask slips once more on Modi’s ‘secular’ India as Uttar Pradesh bans madrassas and Islamic schools.
Students forced to transition to central schools, disrupting their education.