Rajya Sabha rejects the resolution demanding funds for modernisation of madarasas

New Delhi – Rajya Sabha struck down a resolution seeking funds for madarasas in the name of modernisation. The resolution sought funds for modernising madarasas in view of the social and educational backwardness of Muslims, particularly women. Abdul Wahab, an MP of the Indian Union Muslim League, presented the motion in the Upper House of Parliament. Later, this resolution was rejected by vocal elections. Presenting her view on the resolution, Smriti Irani, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs said, “For me, this resolution which casts aspersions of inequality, in fact, reduces it to a slur on the basis of religion. I hope that this house unanimously rejects it.” In the midst of a walkout by Congress and other opposition parties, the motion was dismissed by voice vote.

Rajya Sabha rejects resolution seeking funds for madrasas in the name of modernisation; ‘Can’t divide people by religion’, says minister Smriti Iranihttps://t.co/yuoGtkHCHP

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Smriti Irani asserted, “A new India cannot be broken down on the basis of religion. That is why I would request the entire house to unanimously reject this resolution so that we, who are building the new India under the Prime Minister’s leadership with the support of citizens, can build it on issues of inclusion, equity, and equality.”

Editorial viewpoint

It is a well-known fact that in madarasas, terrorism is encouraged, fanaticism and jihadi mentality are developed and vulgar activities take place. Hence, now a resolution to close the madarasas should be passed by the majority in the Parliament.