AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes Allahabad High Court’s verdict on Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act, raising concerns over minority rights and constitutional interpretations. Owaisi questions the ruling’s validity, citing constitutional provisions granting educational autonomy to intellectual classes under Articles 29 and 30.
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UTTAR PRADESH: Recently, Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has vehemently criticized the Allahabad High Court’s ruling regarding the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act of 2004.
Owaisi, a prominent political figure known for his outspoken views, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express his concerns and dissatisfaction with the court’s judgment. He emphasized the potential repercussions of this decision, stating-
“Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution give the right to every intellectual class of India to run their own educational institutions. In this sense, it is a little difficult to understand why the court said that the Madrasa Act is unconstitutional.”
The AIMIM president did not stop there; he questioned the intentions and future actions of the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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Owaisi’s post raised a critical question:
“The UP CM has to make it clear whether he will appeal this decision? His government has repeatedly targeted madrasas.”
He highlighted the longstanding issues faced by the madrasa educational system, including the stagnation of salaries for non-religious teachers, which has been a point of contention for many years.
Owaisi also reflected on his previous warnings regarding the government’s approach to madrasas. He remarked-
“Through survey and SIT the government wants to close those madrasas which are running under Article 30 and do not receive funds from the government.”
He pointed out the irony in the situation, noting that while he had labeled the survey as a “small NRC,” many established Muslim organizations had dismissed his concerns and cooperated with the government’s initiatives.
The AIMIM leader did not shy away from highlighting the historical and cultural significance of madrasas in the Muslim community.
“These madrasas are the national institutions of Muslims. From these madrasas our elders had given a fatwa against the British government for Jihad, and from these madrasa many generations have learned Islam,”
-Owaisi stated, emphasizing the educational and spiritual roles these institutions have played.
Furthermore, Owaisi elucidated the educational values imparted by madrasas, stating-
“Madrasas teach us the difference between mischief and jihad, the identification of right and wrong, the way of living and demand for justice.”
This quote reflects the broader educational objectives and moral teachings that are integral to the madrasa curriculum.
Owaisi assured that legal measures are being considered.
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“Our legal team is following the High Court’s decision in depth, if necessary we will be part of every legal action,”
-he declared, indicating that the battle over the UP Madrasa Act is far from over.
