Rajasthan cancells land allotment for madrasa after protests by Hindu groups
Udaipur: The Rajasthan government has cancelled the land allotment for a madrasa (seminary) to Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Rajasthan state.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Rajasthan government canceled the land allotment in the Mavli town of Udaipur district, which was previously allocated during the tenure of the Congress-led Ashok Gehlot government.
The decision, made after protests from Hindutva organisations, has led to discontent among Muslims, who view the cancellation as another instance of discrimination.
The madrasa was allotted 4 bighas and 16 biswa of land in 2021 by the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government
The Muslim community has expressed frustration and sorrow over the cancellation, seeing it as a targeted attempt to marginalise it. “We are Indians, and this is our land too,” said Mohammad Imran, a local resident. “It is really sad that Hindu groups continuously try to push us down. When the government gives something to Hindus, we never raise our voice against it, but when it’s about supporting poor Muslims, why is there always a problem?”
The protests, organised by the Sarva Hindu Samaj, were centred around opposition to the land allotted for the madrasa on 28 January 2022. A large number of demonstrators participated, with regional MP and former BJP state president CP Joshi accusing the Gehlot government of favouring a particular section of society. “The land was allocated with no proper justification, purely for political gain,” claimed Joshi during his address.
Following these protests, the Udaipur District Collector, Arvind Kumar Poswal, recommended the cancellation of the allotment, which was promptly acted upon by the state administration.
This decision has sparked outrage in the Muslim community, especially among those who see it as a hindrance to progress. “Poor Muslims are living here,” said a local leader.
Muslim community members continue to express their disappointment, pointing to what they see as growing bias against their efforts for education and welfare.
