BJP Leader Kirit Somaiya Claims 'School Jihad' in Mumbai, Links Unauthorized Schools to Land Mafia
BJP's Kirit Somaiya Alleges 'School Jihad' In Mumbai, Links 150 Structures To 'Muslim Land Mafia'
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Kirit Somaiya, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has accused unauthorized schools in Mumbai of being part of a 'school jihad' linked to land grabs by what he calls 'Muslim land mafias.' He claims that 150 out of 164 illegal schools listed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are involved, and he anticipates action against them soon.
- 01Kirit Somaiya alleges that 150 unauthorized schools in Mumbai are linked to a 'Muslim land mafia.'
- 02He claims these schools are operating without proper permissions and are part of a broader 'jihad' narrative.
- 03Somaiya links the issue to corruption within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over the past 20 years.
- 04He has met with state officials and expects action against these schools to begin soon.
- 05The allegations come amidst broader claims of 'corporate jihad' in Maharashtra, highlighting community tensions.
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Kirit Somaiya (BJP leader) has raised concerns about what he describes as 'school jihad' in Mumbai, alleging that unauthorized schools are being used by 'Muslim land mafias' to grab land. He stated that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified 164 illegal schools, with 150 of them allegedly linked to this mafia. Somaiya claims that these institutions, primarily located in Govandi, Malad, and Kurla, are operating without the necessary permissions and have been part of a systematic effort to convert land for unauthorized purposes over the past 15 years. He pointed to corruption within the BMC as a facilitator of these activities. Somaiya has engaged with the state Home Department and BMC officials, and he expects that action against these schools could commence as early as next week. His claims are part of a larger narrative he has constructed around various forms of 'jihad' in the region, including 'land jihad' and 'love jihad.' The allegations have sparked discussions around community relations in Maharashtra, especially in light of recent claims of 'corporate jihad' by other political figures.
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The allegations could lead to significant changes in the operational status of unauthorized schools in Mumbai, affecting students and their families.
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