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UP Dy CM: Madrassa Education Linked To Extremism
✍️ TOI India
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 07:39 PM
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UP Deputy CM Keshav Maurya has sparked controversy by alleging that madrassa students develop a terrorist-like mindset. His remarks were strongly criticized by senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav.
UP Deputy CM Keshav Maurya has made a contentious statement linking madrassa education to extremism. According to Maurya, students who receive a madrassa education do not express patriotic sentiments and are more likely to develop a terrorist-like mindset. This statement has drawn sharp criticism from various quarters, with senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav being one of the most vocal critics. Maurya's remarks have sparked a heated debate about the role of madrassas in Indian society. The UP Deputy CM's statement has been seen as an attempt to stoke controversy and polarize public opinion.