BJP govt under fire for targeting Muslim teachers in Rajasthan
Jaipur: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Rajasthan state in India is facing criticism for its actions against Muslim teachers, further fueling religious tensions in the state’s educational institutions.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the BJP government’s Education Minister Madan Dilawar has suspended two Muslim teachers and initiated disciplinary action against another in Kota district.
The move comes in the wake of allegations and claims made by a Hindutva communal organization, Sarva Hindu Samaj, alleging coercion of students, forced religious rituals, and association with banned groups like the Popular Front of India (PFI).
The memorandum submitted by Sarva Hindu Samaj also claimed a case of alleged abduction involving a Hindu girl, pointing to administrative lapses in maintaining school records and ensuring student safety.
The Hindutva minded Chief District Education Officer without any verification issued orders to suspend teachers Firoz Khan and Mirza Mujahid, while disciplinary proceedings were initiated against teacher Shabana.
The Teachers’ representative bodies have condemned the BJP government’s approach, questioning the lack of departmental inquiry and procedural irregularities in the suspension orders.
Rajasthan Urdu Teachers Association president Amin Kayamkhani denounced the arbitrary suspension, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations before punitive measures are taken. He highlighted the sensitivity of the allegations and the importance of following established service rules in handling such matters.
Similarly, Mohammad Nazimuddin, president of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind-Rajasthan, condemned the BJP government’s actions as part of a broader agenda to target Muslims for political gains. He called for reinstatement of the teachers and demanded impartial investigations into the allegations.
