Uttarakhand Waqf Board mandates teaching of Lord Ram, Lord Krishna's ideals

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Waqf Board has put a blanket restriction on the admission of children from other states to Uttarakhand's Madrasas. Starting now, courses in modern madrassas will begin with the national anthem, and students will learn not only science but also the values of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna.

The first Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Modern Madrasa will be built in the Muslim neighbourhood near Dehradun railway station, TNIE reported.

The government has formally sanctioned the operation of this modern madrasa. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasised the importance of this initiative, saying, "The establishment of the modern madrasa is part of my dream project to ensure that Muslim students receive better education."

Shadab Shams, the Chairman of the Uttarakhand Waqf Board, stated, "In April, the first madrassa named after former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam will be inaugurated in Dehradun, followed by the elevation of 117 madrassas by the Waqf Board."

Board Chairman Shams underlined the organization's dedication to integrating Muslim students into the mainstream and instilling a feeling of patriotism. He declared, "We have resolved to move away from extremism and connect our students with the core values of our nation."

"The aim is to introduce students at modern madrassas to the ideals of Shri Guru Nanak Dev, Jesus Christ, and Prophet Muhammad through a curriculum aligned with the NCERT syllabus," said Chairman Shams. He added, "Our goal is to ensure that the children studying in our madrassas open their eyes to these teachings and become good Indian citizens."

Chairman Shams further emphasised, "Just as madrassas in POK are known as hubs of terrorism, our madrassas will be based on the principles of nationalism, which we are developing as part of the Dhami model."

According to sources, the modern madrasa will offer science classes from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quranic education will be given after 2 p.m.

Former soldiers stationed at the madrasa will train for the national anthem to promote fitness. Additionally, attempts will be made to promote patriotism in the students.

Popularly known as the "Land of the Gods," Uttarakhand is witnessing a tightening of the Hindutva agenda, and this new regulation represents a shift in the state's educational structure.