Few madrasas in UP defy order, don't sing national anthem
August 15, 2017  15:17
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Bareillys Barelvi madrasas on Tuesday openly defied the Uttar Pradesh governments directive that the national anthem be mandatorily sung at all Islamic educational institutions across the state on the occasion of Independence Day.

Earlier, the UP government had directed all madrassas (Islamic schools) to hold celebrations on Independence Day and videograph the event. 

Minority welfare minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary defending the move had said that the celebration will inspire students and they will learn more about the contribution of the freedom fighters.

He said the children can treasure the memories of the Independence Day celebrations through the photographs and videos which will also act as a source of inspiration for others.
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