'Assam Not A Foreign Country...': AIMIM Chief Owaisi Slams CM Himanta's Decision On Madrassa Teachers
The alleged involvement of Islamic clerics in "jihadi" activities has led to increased scrutiny of the state's madrasas.
New Delhi: Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of the All India Majilis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, criticised the decision made by the government of Assam to increase scrutiny of Madrasa teachers from other states. In a tweet, Owaisi stated that "Assam is not a foreign country where Indians have to ask for your permission. Right to occupation, move & settle in any part of India is a fundamental right."
He also questioned the treatment of teachers in schools run by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and asked what would happen if other states implemented similar measures for people from Assam.
“What about teachers in RSS-run schools? What if other states start putting the same requirement on people from Assam?” he asked.
The move by the government of Assam comes after the alleged involvement of Islamic clerics in "jihadi" activities and the desire to "rationalise" Madrasa education, with Assam police working with Muslims in the state to create a more positive environment in the approximately 3,000 registered and unregistered Madrasas. The state has not yet entered into an agreement with stakeholders on this issue, but progress is reportedly being made.
Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said on Sunday that teachers who have traveled outside the state to teach in madrasas may be asked to appear "from time to time" at the closest police station, reported by news agency PTI. The alleged involvement of Islamic clerics in "jihadi" activities has led to increased scrutiny of the state's madrasas.
Despite the fact that the state has yet to "enter into an agreement with stakeholders but things are moving in the right direction," Sarma stated that Assam police are collaborating with Muslims in the state to "rationalise" Madrasa education. He also stated that a checklist had been prepared for Madrasas.
Sarma added that the Assam police are collaborating with Muslims in the state to "rationalise" Madrasa education. In the state, there are approximately 3,000 registered and unregistered Madrasas. He likewise said police are planning with Bengali Muslims who have uplifting outlook towards training to make "a decent climate" in Madrasas.
"The police under the directive of Director General of Police B J Mahanta are working with the Muslim community to rationalise Madrasa education. They should not be considered them as enemies, instead we want them as stakeholders," he said.
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