Says move will protect 51,000 students from separatist influence, urges Education Minister to act decisively
SRINAGAR, AUG 23:BJP J&K spokesman Altaf Thakur on Friday welcomed the government’s decision to assume control of 215 schools that were earlier run by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT). He described the step as a “much-needed intervention” to ensure that young minds are shielded from separatist narratives.
Thakur, however, raised questions over what he termed the Education Minister’s “hesitation” in executing the decision. “Why is the Education Minister dragging her feet in taking over these schools? Is it because she does not want to annoy Jamaat-e-Islami, or is there some other reason?” he asked.
The BJP leader stressed that the takeover was in the national interest, as it would ensure a positive and secure learning environment for thousands of students. “With the government stepping in, 51,000 children will no longer fall prey to separatist ideology. Instead, they will now have opportunities to excel in academics, sports, technology and other fields, and contribute to the progress of the nation,” he said.
Thakur added that education should remain free from any political or ideological influence, and urged the government to move forward without delay in implementing the order across Jammu and Kashmir.
