New Delhi, April 27: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has expressed strong opposition to the recently introduced Minority Education Bill 2025 by the Uttarakhand government. The board has indicated its intention to challenge this bill in the Supreme Court.
In a statement released on Monday, the board emphasized that Articles 25 and 26 of the Indian Constitution guarantee religious freedom. Article 30 grants religious minorities the right to establish and administer their own educational institutions. The board highlighted the crucial role of madrasas in preserving religious values in the country, asserting that these rights are fundamental and must be protected by the Muslim community collectively.
The board noted that madrasas have played a significant role in the country’s freedom and development, a role that continues today. However, it lamented that certain elements, driven by divisive and hate-fueled politics, are attempting to strip Muslims and other minorities of their religious identity. This ongoing trend appears to be a systematic effort to undermine Islamic madrasas.
Furthermore, the board criticized the recent bill introduced by the Uttarakhand government, which mandates that all madrasas register with the government education board. This bill also stipulates that the education board will determine which religious materials can be taught and outlines a curriculum dictated by the government.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board stated, “We believe this law is a clear violation of the guarantees enshrined in the Constitution and fundamental rights. It contradicts the expectations of a secular state, making it the responsibility of the entire Muslim community to oppose it and protect the constitutionally granted autonomy of madrasas. Some related cases are currently pending in the Uttarakhand High Court, and if necessary, this matter will also be taken to the Supreme Court.”
It is noteworthy that the Uttarakhand government has abolished the state madrasa board under the Minority Education Bill 2025, making it mandatory for all madrasas to obtain recognition from either the Uttarakhand board or CBSE.
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