Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has asked all madrassas (Islamic schools) to hold celebrations on Independence Day and videograph the event, according to minority welfare minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary.
The event to be held on August 15 will include unfurling the tricolour, reciting the national anthem and tributes to freedom fighters. The minister said it will inspire students and they will learn more about the contribution of the freedom fighters. Cultural programmes and sports activities will also be organized on the day.
"Today is an era of technology. The videos made during the Independence Day can be shared among the students. They can treasure the memories of the Independence Day celebrations. Apart from this, it will act as a source of inspiration for others," he said.
The BJP government led by Yogi Adityanath took over the reins of the state in March. "Every citizen born in India celebrates different festivals ranging from Holi, Diwali, Eid and Lohri. But when it comes to national festivals, they are celebrated by the entire nation. "And the madrassas should not exclude themselves from participating in the national festivals," Mr Chaudhary said.
But what prompted the government to issue the above directives to the madrassas, Mr Chaudhary said, "Directives were issued as the government recognised that madrassas get funds from the state government and are supposed to celebrate the national festivals including Independence Day."
Taking a swipe at political rivals, he said, "Those who are trying to impute motives and suspecting the intention of the government, I doubt their nationalist credentials."
The event to be held on August 15 will include unfurling the tricolour, reciting the national anthem and tributes to freedom fighters. The minister said it will inspire students and they will learn more about the contribution of the freedom fighters. Cultural programmes and sports activities will also be organized on the day.
"Today is an era of technology. The videos made during the Independence Day can be shared among the students. They can treasure the memories of the Independence Day celebrations. Apart from this, it will act as a source of inspiration for others," he said.
The BJP government led by Yogi Adityanath took over the reins of the state in March. "Every citizen born in India celebrates different festivals ranging from Holi, Diwali, Eid and Lohri. But when it comes to national festivals, they are celebrated by the entire nation. "And the madrassas should not exclude themselves from participating in the national festivals," Mr Chaudhary said.
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But what prompted the government to issue the above directives to the madrassas, Mr Chaudhary said, "Directives were issued as the government recognised that madrassas get funds from the state government and are supposed to celebrate the national festivals including Independence Day."
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Taking a swipe at political rivals, he said, "Those who are trying to impute motives and suspecting the intention of the government, I doubt their nationalist credentials."
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