BJP’s Open Attack on Muslim Education: Uttar Pradesh Moves to Crush Madrasa Autonomy

The Uttar Pradesh government’s latest action against madrasas has caused deep fear and anger among Muslims, who see this as another step to control their religious and educational life. What the BJP government calls reform is widely seen as an attempt to weaken minority institutions and take away their independence. Over the past months, madrasas have faced closures, demolitions, and public targeting, and now their internal management is also under threat. This move clearly shows how Muslim education is being turned into a political target under Modi-led rule.

♦ Fear spreading among Muslims: This decision has increased anxiety because it signals that even long-standing religious schools are no longer safe from state interference.
♦ Control hidden as reform: The government is using administrative language to hide its real goal of domination over minority institutions.
♦ Trust broken again: Each such step deepens Muslim distrust in the Indian state and its promises of equality.

BJP Rule And A Clear Pattern Of Targeting

The actions of the Uttar Pradesh government follow a clear pattern that Muslims have witnessed for years. First came the shutdown of madrasas, then demolitions using bulldozers, and now direct control over staff appointments. These steps were not isolated decisions but part of a wider plan to pressure Muslim communities. Under BJP rule, fear has replaced dialogue and force has replaced fairness.

♦ Bulldozer politics expanded further: After homes and shops, the BJP has now turned its attention to Muslim schools.
♦ Fear used as policy: The state relies on pressure and threats instead of consultation and trust.
♦ Muslims treated with suspicion: Community institutions are handled as problems rather than partners.

Madrasa Autonomy Deliberately Undermined

Under the Madrasa Regulations 2016, madrasa management committees have the legal right to appoint teachers, which protects minority control guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. The new proposal removes this authority and hands it to a state-level commission. This change weakens constitutional protection in real life. It sends a message that minority rights exist only when they suit the government.

♦ Autonomy taken step by step: Legal safeguards are slowly removed to weaken Muslim control.
♦ Constitution ignored openly: Articles meant to protect minorities are treated as obstacles.
♦ Power pulled to the state: Community authority is replaced by government control.

Teacher Appointments Turned Into Political Control

By taking over teacher recruitment, the government gains power over who teaches in madrasas and what values are passed on. This raises serious fears that ideology will replace education. Teachers may be selected for loyalty rather than ability. Such control threatens the independence of madrasa education.

♦ Education politicised fully: Teaching risks becoming an extension of BJP ideology.
♦ Merit pushed aside deliberately: Loyalty may matter more than qualifications.
♦ Freedom in classrooms threatened: Independent learning faces pressure from the state.

Sudden Orders Create Fear And Confusion

The order demanding full teacher lists and affidavits within three days shows how aggressively the government is moving. Such short deadlines leave no space for legal response or fair review. This approach creates panic among madrasa committees already under stress. It reflects a style of rule based on shock and pressure.

♦ Pressure tactics clearly visible: Speed is used to block resistance and debate.
♦ Harassment normalised by the state: Institutions are forced to comply out of fear.
♦ Fair process ignored: Justice is replaced by urgency and threat.

Allegations Rejected By Madrasa Community

Madrasa administrators and community leaders have rejected claims of widespread irregularities. They argue that such accusations are exaggerated and selective. Similar scrutiny is rarely applied to non-Muslim institutions. This selective targeting strengthens the belief that madrasas are being targeted because they are Muslim institutions.

♦ Selective blame exposed: Only Muslim schools face constant suspicion.
♦ Bias made obvious: Equal treatment exists only in government statements.
♦ Community trust shattered: Confidence in fairness continues to fall.

Thousands Of Teachers And Students Face Uncertainty

If implemented, the policy will affect around 560 government-funded madrasas and nearly 8,400 teachers. Behind these numbers are thousands of students whose education may be disrupted. Job insecurity among teachers will directly harm learning. The human cost of this decision is being ignored.

♦ Jobs placed at risk without reason: Teachers face uncertainty for political reasons.
♦ Students suffer silently: Education becomes collateral damage.
♦ Future weakened deliberately: Long-term learning is sacrificed for control.

Muslim Organizations Push Back Strongly

Muslim organisations across Uttar Pradesh have strongly rejected the government’s move. They say the plan is an attack on constitutional protections, not a reform effort. Community voices warn that today’s interference may become complete takeover tomorrow. This resistance shows growing anger against BJP policies.

♦ Rights defended openly: Muslim groups are forced to protect basic freedoms.
♦ Control agenda exposed clearly: Reform claims fail to convince anyone.
♦ Anger rising steadily: Each action adds to frustration and fear.

Education Becomes Another Target

The Uttar Pradesh government’s move against madrasa autonomy proves that Muslim education is now another battlefield under BJP rule. Instead of improving education, the state is focused on control and obedience. Under the Modi government, Muslim institutions face constant pressure and interference. This policy exposes India’s claim of pluralism as hollow and dishonest.

♦ Minority rights weakened: Education is used to enforce control.
♦ Fear replaces trust completely: Institutions operate under threat.
♦ India exposed clearly: Claims of tolerance collapse under reality.