Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed her concerns over the recent closure of the Siraj-ul-Uloom seminary in Shopian, a key educational institution that served the local community. During a rally in Ganderbal district, she criticized the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government for its inaction regarding the closure and for dropping Urdu as a qualification for jobs in the revenue department. Mufti argued that these decisions are part of a deliberate strategy to undermine the cultural identity of the region. She emphasized that the seminary had played a crucial role in providing quality education to underprivileged children, enabling many to pursue careers in medicine and engineering. The PDP leader's remarks reflect growing concerns about educational and cultural policies in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly under the current administration.