Altaf Bukhari has urged the government to reconsider its decision to ban Dar-ul-Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom in Shopian, saying thousands of students should not suffer because of matters beyond their control.
He said nearly 10,000 students depend on the institution for their education and future opportunities. According to Bukhari, shutting down such a major educational centre could badly affect many families and young people. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
He also said the institution does not have a history of producing people who choose violence. Even if a few isolated cases may have happened, he described them as rare exceptions rather than the rule. He added that no institution in the country can claim to be completely free from such uncommon incidents.
Bukhari further pointed out that some individuals previously linked with Jamaat-e-Islami later formed the Justice and Development Front, which was officially registered by the Election Commission of India. He questioned why students should face hardship if others were allowed to continue through legal and democratic means.
He said the government should deal with the matter in a constructive and practical way. Instead of a ban, he suggested forming a proper management body to supervise the institution and ensure that education continues without interruption.
Bukhari warned that banning educational institutions could increase feelings of alienation and public grievances. He said the need of the hour is to reduce the trust gap through reconciliation and confidence-building measures for long-term peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
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