{"id":13536,"date":"2026-07-23T02:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianow.me\/?p=13536"},"modified":"2026-07-23T02:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:47:23","slug":"protect-education-not-politics-milli-council-urges-fair-treatment-for-mohammad-ali-jauhar-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianow.me\/?p=13536","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Protect Education, Not Politics&#8217;: Milli Council Urges Fair Treatment for Mohammad Ali Jauhar University"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a52831b-ec40-83e8-b4d6-53fe9fd4f4f8-7\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a52831b-ec40-83e8-b4d6-53fe9fd4f4f8-7\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a52831b-ec40-83e8-b4d6-53fe9fd4f4f8-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-56\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"24bb841b-697d-42be-baee-5374a3f30395\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1f08rqv\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"124\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"124\">Milli Council Condemns Action Against Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Calls for Protection of Educational Institutions<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1aewjvr\" data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"273\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"273\">Says Universities Must Be Strengthened, Not Undermined; Urges UP and Union Governments to Act with Justice and Constitutional Responsibility<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"627\"><strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"304\">New Delhi, 22 July 2026:<\/strong> The All India Milli Council has expressed deep concern over the recent court verdict concerning Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, describing the development as a serious setback for higher education and a matter of concern for millions of citizens who believe in justice, constitutional values and equal access to education.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"936\">In a statement issued on Tuesday, <strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"695\">Maulana Aneesur Rahman Qasmi<\/strong>, Working President of the All India Milli Council, urged the Uttar Pradesh government and the Government of India to ensure that educational institutions are protected from actions that could undermine their contribution to nation-building.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1072\">\u092e\u094b\u0939\u092e\u094d\u092e\u0926 \u0905\u0932\u0940 \u091c\u094c\u0939\u0930 \u0935\u093f\u0936\u094d\u0935\u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0932\u092f \u092a\u0930 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0930\u0935\u093e\u0908 \u0915\u0940 \u092e\u093f\u0932\u094d\u0932\u0940 \u0915\u093e\u0909\u0902\u0938\u093f\u0932 \u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0940 \u0928\u093f\u0902\u0926\u093e, \u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u0941\u0930\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u0940 \u092e\u093e\u0902\u0917<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1297\">Maulana Qasmi said educational institutions are not merely physical structures but centres of intellectual growth, social reform and cultural advancement. He stressed that every decision affecting such institutions should be guided by justice, fairness and the larger national interest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1543\">&#8220;The recent development has deeply saddened millions of justice-loving citizens, particularly members of the Muslim community. Educational institutions shape the future of society, and their protection must remain a national priority,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1809\">Describing <strong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1590\">Mohammad Ali Jauhar University<\/strong> as an important symbol of educational empowerment, he noted that the institution has played a significant role in expanding access to higher education, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged sections.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"c26rfk\" data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1864\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1864\">&#8216;Protect Education, Don&#8217;t Punish Institutions&#8217;<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"2064\">The Milli Council maintained that any legal or administrative shortcomings should be addressed through lawful and constructive measures without jeopardising the future of an educational institution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2281\">&#8220;If legal or administrative deficiencies exist, they should be resolved within the framework of law while preserving the institution. The solution cannot be extinguishing the light of education,&#8221; Maulana Qasmi said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2448\">He warned that weakening educational institutions would adversely affect the country&#8217;s academic environment and deprive future generations of valuable opportunities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2627\">&#8220;India needs more universities, not fewer. The nation must invest in education instead of creating uncertainty around institutions that contribute to social progress,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1jzu7ec\" data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2691\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2691\">Government Urged to Rise Above Political Considerations<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2934\">While reaffirming the Council&#8217;s respect for the judiciary and constitutional institutions, Maulana Qasmi said it was equally important that educational, social and national interests receive due consideration in matters of such significance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3386\">The Council criticised what it described as the approach of the <strong data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3028\">Uttar Pradesh government<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3060\">Government of India<\/strong> towards the university, alleging that actions against educational institutions should never become instruments of political rivalry or administrative excess. It urged both governments to resolve the matter with fairness, impartiality and constitutional responsibility while safeguarding the interests of students and society.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right;\" data-section-id=\"objytb\" data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3432\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u062a\u0639\u0644\u06cc\u0645\u06cc \u0627\u062f\u0627\u0631\u06d2 \u0642\u0648\u0645 \u06a9\u0627 \u0633\u0631\u0645\u0627\u06cc\u06c1 \u06c1\u06cc\u06ba\u060c \u0627\u0646\u06c1\u06cc\u06ba \u06a9\u0645\u0632\u0648\u0631 \u06a9\u0631\u0646\u0627 \u0645\u0644\u06a9 \u06a9\u06d2 \u0645\u0633\u062a\u0642\u0628\u0644 \u06a9\u0648 \u0646\u0642\u0635\u0627\u0646 \u067e\u06c1\u0646\u0686\u0627\u0646\u0627 \u06c1\u06d2: \u0645\u0644\u0651\u06cc \u06a9\u0648\u0646\u0633\u0644<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3585\">Appealing to the Muslim community and all justice-loving citizens, Maulana Qasmi urged people to respond through peaceful, lawful and democratic means.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3811\">&#8220;We must raise our voice with patience, wisdom and faith in the Constitution. Protecting education is not the responsibility of one community alone; it is essential for safeguarding the future of the entire nation,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"49g47f\" data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3864\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3864\">Prayer for Justice and Constitutional Values<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"4187\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Concluding his statement, Maulana Qasmi prayed for the strengthening of justice, tolerance and the rule of the Constitution in the country. 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