Union Minister Giriraj Singh stirred controversy on Friday with a call for the closure of “illegal madrasas” in Bihar, citing concerns over the rising numbers and saying that they pose a “threat to the internal security of the state and the nation.”
During a statement, Singh said there’s a need to verify over 3,000 madrasas in the state, alleging that these places were being used for the radicalization and indoctrination of youths.
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