Mehbooba Mufti Criticizes Government's Action Against Educational Institution in Shopian
Flagrant injustice to underprivileged: Mehbooba on government action against Shopian school
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Mehbooba Mufti, president of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), condemned the government's designation of Dar Ul Uloom Jamia Siraj Ul Uloom in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, as an unlawful entity under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). She described the action as a 'flagrant injustice' to the underprivileged and criticized the lack of evidence supporting the ban.
- 01Mehbooba Mufti called the government's action a 'flagrant injustice'.
- 02The educational institution was declared unlawful under UAPA.
- 03Mufti criticized the ban as prejudiced and lacking evidence.
- 04The institution is allegedly linked to individuals from a banned organization.
- 05The action raises concerns about the treatment of altruistic institutions.
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On April 27, 2026, Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), expressed strong disapproval of the government's decision to label Dar Ul Uloom Jamia Siraj Ul Uloom in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, as an unlawful entity under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Mufti characterized this move as a 'flagrant injustice' to the underprivileged communities, emphasizing that banning educational institutions without substantial proof of anti-national activities reflects a 'deep-seated prejudice and ill intention.' The institution has been accused of being operated by individuals with ties to a banned organization, prompting concerns about the implications for similar altruistic entities in the region.
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This decision may hinder educational opportunities for underprivileged students in Shopian and raise concerns about academic freedom.
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