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The debate over education at madrasas is back in the limelight with the latest statement from a Karnataka minister. Karnataka Madrasa | Photo Credit: Times Now
Key Highlights There is a need to educate muslim children, not control madrasas
Bengaluru: A statement made by Shrimant Babasaheb Patil, Minister for Minority Welfare in Karnataka, to regularise education at madrasas across the state has sparked off a debate.
A few leaders from the minority community have welcomed the move, they, however, have their share of concerns on the plan would eventually lead to an attempt at reigning in madrasas in the state.
Karnataka Govt To Enact Love Jihad Act Soon, Wants To Bring Reforms In Madrasas: State Minority Welfare Minister
by Swarajya Staff - Jan 7, 2021 02:33 AM
Women hold placards and form a human chain to protest against love (representative image) (Original picture by Mujeeb Faruqui/Hindustan Times via GettyImages)Â
Karnataka Minority Welfare and Textiles Minister Shrimant Balasaheb Patil on Wednesday (6 January) said that very shortly the Love Jihad Act will be enacted in the state.
The Love Jihad Act is the name given by the BJP to a law to prevent forcible conversions through marriage.
Patil told reporters that there is no confusion within the ruling BJP in the state over bringing the Love Jihad Act. This is a very huge subject involving many aspects. Therefore, various departments are trying to elicit opinions through consultation with experts. At present, the legal department is deliberating about this with experts, he explained.