madrasas
Coverage of madrasas in the Nexus archive.
- Uproar over U.P. Deputy CM comment on Madrasas, aimed to fuel communal polarisation, says Congress
An uproar has erupted over comments by a U.P. Deputy CM regarding madrasas. Congress accuses the remarks of being an attempt to fuel communal polarisation, highlighting madrasas' historical role in the freedom movement and criticizing BJP leaders for communalizing society against a specific community.
- Muslim body denounces Taslima Nasrin’s ‘inflammatory’ remarks on madrasas, urges govt. to prevent refugees from interfering in internal affairs
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board denounced Taslima Nasrin's call for a ban on madrasas as an 'irresponsible attempt by a foreign national to interfere in India’s internal affairs'. The board urged the government to prevent refugees from interfering in internal matters.
- Taslima Nasrin calls for UCC across subcontinent, wants ban on madrasas
Taslima Nasrin, upon returning to Kolkata after nearly 19 years due to violent protests linked to her writings, advocates for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the subcontinent and calls for banning madrasas, alleging they produce jihadis and involve child abuse and rape.
- Supreme Court rejects claims of over 360 West Bengal madrasas for state salary
The Supreme Court rejected claims from over 360 West Bengal madrasas seeking state salary recognition. The case centered on whether the petitioners' madrasas were validly recognized.