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Madrasas and Muslim Alienation

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The article discusses the concerns about the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)'s move to regulate madrasas and its impact on Muslims' education and social alienation.

The Supreme Court of India has accepted the NCPCR’s recommendations to stop government funding for madrasas that do not comply with the Right to Education Act (RTE), 2009. This move, accompanied by the inspection of all madrasas, raises concerns about the education of minorities, especially Muslims. The ideology behind the NCPCR’s decision is linked to M.S. Golwalkar’s view of religious minorities as enemies of the nation. Even the ruling BJP's political allies express fear over the consequences of this agenda. The article highlights that the laws intended to protect children, such as the Child Labour Act of 1986, are being misused. The Arabic word "madrasa" simply means "school," but its historical association with Islamic education is being manipulated to promote Hindutva communalism. India's rich pluralism and secularism, represented by figures like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Swami Vivekananda, are under threat. The article also mentions Kerala’s history of religious inclusivity, emphasizing that these actions undermine India's constitutional values of religious freedom and equality. By targeting madrasas, the NCPCR risks deepening the alienation of Muslims and increasing communal tension. The overall sentiment stresses that madrasas are an integral part of the cultural and educational fabric, and isolating them only serves to perpetuate division.