Mehbooba Mufti Criticizes J&K Government for Closing Seminaries
BJP closing seminaries with the help of J&K government: Mehbooba Mufti
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Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), condemned the J&K government for closing educational institutions like Siraj-ul-Uloom in Shopian and removing Urdu as a qualification for revenue department jobs. She claims these actions threaten the region's identity and culture.
- 01Mehbooba Mufti criticized the J&K government for closing educational institutions.
- 02The closure of Siraj-ul-Uloom seminary in Shopian was highlighted as a significant loss.
- 03Urdu has been removed as a qualification for revenue department jobs.
- 04Mufti claims these actions are part of a broader agenda against the region's identity.
- 05The J&K government has been accused of remaining silent on these issues.
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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.
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The closure of educational institutions and changes in job qualifications could limit educational opportunities for local youth and affect cultural preservation.
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