UP Dy CM Maurya Sparks Row, Says Madrassa Education Breeds 'Terrorist-Like Mindset'
Muslim groups and opposition leaders said the remarks were provocative and aimed at fuelling communal polarisation ahead of elections.
- On Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya claimed that individuals educated in madrassas "develop a terrorist-like mindset," alleging that schools in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan "unofficially breed terrorism."
- Opposition parties condemned the comments as a deliberate attempt to fuel communal polarization ahead of elections in Uttar Pradesh, arguing such rhetoric is routine political strategy. Critics say the remarks target electoral gains.
- Maulana Imam Maqbool, who runs a madrassa in Barabanki, rejected the association with terrorism, noting students study Science, Mathematics, and Computer Studies alongside the Holy Quran. Many graduates became doctors and engineers.
- Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind head Maulana Arshad Madani condemned the remarks as "the height of communalism," stating they insult the Constitution of India and the country's freedom struggle history.
- Congress National Secretary Shahnawaz Alam urged the judiciary to take cognizance of the attempt to fuel social unrest. Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav criticized The BJP, alleging it nurtures extremism within its ranks.
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AIMIM chief and Lok Sabha MP from Hyderabad, Asaduddin Owaisi, made a major statement on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) regarding the political criticism being leveled at madrasas and Islamic institutions. He directly targeted Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on this issue. He said that Keshav Maurya can only attack madrasas because his chair is essentially a stool, and those on stools are bound to spew venom. How can those …
Uproar over U.P. Deputy CM comment on Madrasas, aimed to fuel communal polarisation, says Congress
Madrasas have a rich legacy and acted as key centres in the freedom movement; the BJP leaders are doing anything possible to communalise society and create an environment against a particular community
Madrasa education does not foster patriotism, says UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, links it to terrorism
He further alleged, “This is not the first time. It is a reality that whatever terrorist attacks have taken place in India or anywhere in the world are certainly the result of Madarsa education.”
Madrassa education develops terrorist-like mindset: UP Deputy CM Maurya
Lucknow, Aug 4 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya sparked controversy on Tuesday when he claimed that individuals educated in madrassas “develop a terrorist-like mindset.” Speaking to reporters in Vidhan Bhavan on Tuesday, Maurya said, “Anyone who receives a madrassa education does not chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ nor sing ‘Vande Mataram’, […]
Madrasa education develops terrorist-like mindset: UP Deputy CM Maurya
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya sparked controversy on Tuesday, August 4, when he claimed that individuals who receive education in madrasas “develop a terrorist-like mindset.” Speaking to reporters in Vidhan Bhavan on Tuesday, Maurya said, “Anyone who receives a madrasa education does not chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ nor sing ‘Vande Mataram‘, and develops a terrorist-like mindset.” Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Min…
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