Never Called for Madrassa Shutdowns, Muslim Children Must Receive Formal Education: NCPCR

NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo clarified that he did not call for the closure of madrassas but recommended halting state funding, as these institutions often limit poor Muslim children to religious education over secular schooling. He stressed the need for equitable educational opportunities and criticized resistance to reforms, advocating for integrating madrassa students into mainstream education to empower the Muslim community.

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