Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has issued another circular mandating a survey of madrasas in the state, raising concerns among madrasa committees about the intent and methods employed.
The circular, released by the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government on October 21, instructed police officers to gather detailed information about madrasa operations, including management committees, staff, student enrollment, and recognition status. This move has left madrasa committees questioning the necessity of involving law enforcement in what they view as an educational matter.
Background of the Controversy
The origins of the madrasa survey date back to August 24, 2022, under the BJP-led government of Basavaraj Bommai. At that time, the education department was tasked with surveying 960 madrasas, with a committee led by the department’s commissioner overseeing the process. However, the survey did not proceed
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