Archive · 24 Aug 2025
J&K Government at Odds Over School Takeover
The J&K government decided that government officials would take control of 215 schools.
These schools were connected to an organization called Falah-e-Aam Trust, which had ties to a group called Jamaat-e-Islami that was banned.
The Education Minister said her department didn't order this and that the order was changed.
There's now disagreement between the government, led by Omar Abdullah, and the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, about this decision.
The goal is to ensure the schools are safe and that the students can continue to learn.
J&K government ordered district magistrates to take over 215 schools linked to Jamaat-e-Islami.
The Education Minister stated her department did not order the takeover.
The order has caused tension between the National Conference government and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The schools were previously managed by the Falah-e-Aam Trust, linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami.
The government cited concerns about the schools' affiliations as a reason for the action.
- Who
- J&K government, district magistrates, schools linked to Jamaat-e-Islami, Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
- What
- The J&K government ordered district magistrates to take over 215 schools affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami.
- When
- The order was issued on Friday.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To safeguard the academic future of students and due to concerns from intelligence agencies.
NC Government
L-G Administration
Order Authority
NC Government
The final order was 'modified' without the government's knowledge.
L-G Administration
The schools should be managed by the nearest government schools' principals.
- Number of Schools
- 215
- Associated Organization
- Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)
- Action
- Temporary takeover of schools
- Government Department
- School education department
- Education Minister's Stance
- Did not order the takeover
- Lieutenant Governor
- Manoj Sinha
