Changing India, era of Sanatan values: BJP MLA on Ghaziabad madrasa demolition

Extending support to the ongoing anti-encroachment actions against illegal constructions, including unauthorised madrasas, BJP MLA from Ghaziabad’s Loni Nand Kishor Gurjar on Thursday, June 4, said such measures reflect “changing India” that is deeply rooted in cultural unity and the values of Sanatan traditions.

This comes a day after local authorities carried out demolition proceedings against the alleged illegal Madrasa Jamia Arabia Ishatul Islam in Dasna. Also, they initiated action against unauthorised madrasas in the Khoda area.

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“Whether it is madrasas, illegal land grabbers, or anyone giving Jihad teachings, nothing will be tolerated. This is a changing India. This is the era of Sanatan values,” Gurjar told IANS.

“The Partition happened based on religion and culture. Some people had said that they wanted to live in India and follow the culture and traditions; however, some of them are now dreaming about ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ and brutally murdering others,” he added.

Gurjar has called for strict enforcement of the law across Uttar Pradesh. He asserted that the authorities should take action against illegal encroachments and activities that violate legal provisions.

“However, now India is changing, and all Sanatan followers are united. People are watching everything, and they want peace. I am sure that the Chief Minister will ensure strong enforcement across all the districts of Uttar Pradesh,” he added.

On Wednesday, the Ghaziabad administration launched a major demolition drive at Madrasa Jamia Arabia Ishatul Islam, located in Kallugarhi village of Dasna.

While taking action on court directives and revenue department orders, officials had deployed six bulldozers to remove structures that are said to be built illegally on government land.

Earlier, Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar said that the madrasa in Kallugarhi village was allegedly constructed on about 14 to 15 acres of government land, with officials estimating the land’s value at around ₹20-25 crore.

The institution had been sealed earlier, while the demolition operation on Wednesday was conducted as part of the implementation of eviction orders that were issued under the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Rules, 1952.

Besides this, local authorities have ordered the recovery of nearly ₹1.23 crore as compensation in connection with the encroachment. Once the demolition process ends, the possession of the land will be formally transferred to the Land Management Committee, IANS reported.