Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has sparked controversy after claiming, “Some madrasas are training students to use AK-47s with broomsticks.” His sweeping statement has been met with widespread criticism, with many accusing him of fostering Islamophobia.
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi took to Twitter, condemning the remarks: “This hateful statement by the MOS Home shows his mindset. Every Indian should strongly condemn this. He is encouraging Islamophobia in India.”
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Many have called for the minister to retract his statement, stating that it unfairly targets madrasas and spreads harmful stereotypes.