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BJP’s Urdu-to-Hindi school shift sparks Muslim protests in Rajasthan

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Jaipur: The BJP-led government in Rajasthan has sparked widespread anger within the Muslim community after converting eight Urdu medium schools in Ajmer into Hindi medium institutions. This controversial decision has been met with fierce opposition, with locals terming the move as a deliberate attempt to erase their cultural and linguistic heritage.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the official order to convert these schools came from the Director of the Secondary Education Department in Bikaner. Among the affected schools are the Government Primary Urdu School Badbaav and the Government Girls High Primary Urdu School, both of which have been serving the community for decades, since 1941.

Local Muslims, especially parents, are enraged, describing the move as a direct assault on their rights. “This is an attack on our culture and language,” said a parent during a sit-in protest. “Urdu is not just a language—it’s our heritage. This decision is a threat to our identity.”

The affected schools are located in predominantly Muslim areas, and the conversion to Hindi medium is seen as part of a broader effort to suppress the Muslim community’s linguistic and cultural rights. For many Muslim children, learning in their native Urdu is essential to their educational development, and the change limits their opportunities for success.

Local leaders, including Mohammad Raza, have demanded an immediate reversal of the decision, arguing that the move is discriminatory. “The government is depriving our children of the right to education in their mother tongue. We will not accept this decision,” said Raza. Shahnaz Begum, a mother of three school-going children, emphasized the importance of Urdu education, stating, “This is not just about language; it’s about stripping our children of their cultural identity.” Many locals argue that rather than abolishing Urdu education, the government should have allowed it as an optional subject. This move, they say, would ensure Muslim students can continue learning in their native language while integrating into the broader educational framework.

Amid the mounting frustration, activists and parents are planning further protests, with calls for a mass rally to draw attention to the issue. “If the government refuses to listen, we will escalate our protests,” warned Najma Khan, a protest leader.

The decision has intensified concerns over BJP’s anti-Muslim policies, with many viewing it as part of a broader agenda to marginalize Muslim culture and heritage. As protests continue, the Muslim community remains resolute in defending their rights to education and cultural preservation.

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