India Seizes Control of Schools in IIOJK to Erase Kashmiri Identity

The Modi regime has taken a very aggressive step by seizing control of the administrative setup of dozens of schools in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). These schools were previously linked to the Jamaat e Islami and the Falah e Aam Trust. By removing the local management the Indian government is trying to break the connection between the Kashmiri people and their cultural history. This is not just a change in management but a direct attack on the educational system of the region. The goal is to force a specific cultural narrative on the students and tighten the grip of the state over the minds of the younger generation.

Massive Seizure of Educational Institutions

The Delhi installed administration recently took over fifty eight more private schools in IIOJK. This follows a previous massive action in August 2025 where two hundred and fifteen schools were confiscated. Most of these schools are located in North Kashmir which has always been a center of political awareness. By taking these buildings and their operations the state is ensuring that no independent educational space remains. This systematic takeover is designed to leave the local population with no choice but to follow the educational guidelines set by the occupying forces.

Historical Role of Falah e Aam Trust

The Falah e Aam Trust has a long history of providing education in IIOJK. It once managed three hundred and fifty schools that served the poorest and most marginalized sections of society. These schools were declared unlawful by the Indian authorities in 1990 but they continued to function because the people trusted them. For decades these institutions have protected the local values and provided quality learning. Now the government is using its power to dismantle this old and respected network to replace it with a system that serves its own political interests.

The Impact of the 2019 Ban on Education

In 2019 the Indian government banned the Jamaat e Islami under the strict Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. This ban was recently extended in 2024 for another five years. Since the ban the authorities have been targeting every asset linked to the group. Schools are the most sensitive assets because they shape the future of the nation. By using these laws the Modi regime is trying to justify the seizure of properties and the disruption of the lives of thousands of students. This legal cover is being used to carry out a purely political and cultural agenda.

Administrative Control by Deputy Commissioners

The daily management of these schools has now been handed over to Deputy Commissioners. These are government officials who follow orders directly from the central administration. They have the power to form new committees to run the schools. There is a huge fear among the people of IIOJK that these committees will include people who follow the Hindutva ideology. This change means that the people who understand the local culture and religion are being replaced by outsiders who want to change the basic identity of the Kashmiri children.

Threat to the Future of 60000 Students

This decision directly affects the lives of nearly sixty thousand students and four thousand staff members. These children and teachers are now facing extreme uncertainty about their future. The teachers are worried that they will be fired or forced to teach a curriculum that goes against their beliefs. The parents are concerned that the schools will no longer provide the moral and cultural environment they want for their children. This massive disruption is creating a sense of fear and instability across the entire education sector in the occupied territory.

Internal Political Conflicts in the Regime

Even within the local government setup there is significant disagreement over this move. The Education Minister Sakeena Itoo has openly accused the bureaucracy of changing the orders to facilitate this takeover. This shows that the decisions are being made by the powerful bureaucrats in Delhi rather than the local representatives. The conflict between the local politicians and the Indian administration highlights the lack of democracy in IIOJK. It proves that the local people and their leaders have no real power over their own institutions and resources.

A Systematic Campaign of Cultural Eradication

The primary objective of the Modi regime is to erase the Kashmiri identity. By taking over schools the state can control the textbooks and the version of history that is taught to the children. This is a clear attempt to Hinduize the region by force. The government wants to create a generation that is disconnected from its past and its struggle for rights. This cultural war is even more dangerous than the military presence because it aims to change the hearts and minds of the people permanently through the school system.

Rising Statistics of State Repression

The data shows that the Indian government is becoming more extreme every year. Since 2019 the State Investigation Agency has identified and sealed hundreds of properties belonging to the Jamaat e Islami. The total value of these properties runs into hundreds of millions of dollars. The speed at which schools are being taken over shows that the government is in a hurry to complete its control over IIOJK. These figures are a proof of the systematic economic and social marginalization of the Kashmiri Muslims by the Indian state.

A Calculated Strategy to Kill Local Resistance

The international community must look at what is happening in the schools of IIOJK. Education is a fundamental right and using it as a tool for political brainwashing is a violation of international standards. The people of IIOJK are being robbed of their land their resources and now their education. If this process continues the cultural identity of the region will be at serious risk. The world needs to hold the Indian government accountable for these actions and support the right of the Kashmiri people to manage their own educational and cultural institutions without state interference.