Last Updated on 17/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
The state government has taken a big decision regarding madrasas in Madhya Pradesh. The School Education Department has issued an order for physical verification of students studying in madrasas. During this, if the names of non-Muslim or Muslim children are found there in a fake manner or the children are being given religious education without the permission of their parents, then the recognition of such madrasas will be cancelled.
On Friday, the School Education Department issued an order saying that the names of many non-Muslim children are fraudulently registered as students in the madrasas of the state for the purpose of receiving government grants. There is a need to get this verified immediately.
The government said in its order:
(1) Physical verification of such Madrasas which are recognized by Madhya Pradesh Madrasa Board should be done to check whether the names of non-Muslim or Muslim children are fraudulently registered in such Madrasas to obtain grants from the Government. If names of children are found fraudulently registered in such Madrasas, then action should be taken under stopping of grants, cancellation of recognition and appropriate penal provisions.
(2) According to Article 28 (3) of the Indian Constitution “No person attending any educational institution recognised by the State or receiving aid out of State funds shall be compelled to take part in any religious instruction provided in such institution or to attend any religious worship performed in such institution or in any place attached thereto, unless such person or, if such person is a minor, his guardian has given his consent thereto”.
(3) According to the above constitutional provision, if children studying in Madrasas recognized by the government or aided by state funds are being given religious education contrary to their religious teachings without their explicit consent (if they are minors then their guardians) or are being forced to receive any kind of religious education or attend worship, then all government grants to such Madrasas should be stopped. Apart from this, due process of cancelling their recognition and other appropriate legal action should be ensured.
Talking to Aaj Tak, School Education Minister Rao Uday Pratap Singh said that instructions have been given to submit the report of physical verification of students studying in madrasas soon. If the names of Muslim children along with non-Muslims are registered fraudulently or if a child of any religion is being given religious education without the permission of the parents, then strict action will be taken.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)