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Madhya Pradesh MLA urges families to rethink enrolment as closure process begins for 11 madrasas in Sironj
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM
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In Sironj, Madhya Pradesh, a local MLA has asked families to reconsider sending children to Christian convent schools and madrasas, as authorities start shutting down 11 madrasas citing low student numbers.
Sironj MLA appealed to families from traditional Hindu backgrounds to review their decision to enrol children in Christian convent schools and madrasas, emphasizing the need for education that aligns with cultural values. The request came amid a government‑initiated move to close eleven madrasas in the town, a step officials say is driven by persistently low enrollment figures.
The closure process, announced by the district education authorities, involves formal notices to the madrasas and a timeline for vacating premises, with the aim of reallocating resources to schools with higher demand. While the MLA highlighted concerns over the influence of non‑traditional curricula, the education department cited efficiency and optimal use of public funds as primary reasons.
Local reactions have been mixed; some parents expressed support for the MLA’s appeal, whereas representatives of the affected madrasas argued that the closures could disrupt the education of the few students still attending. No further details on alternative arrangements have been provided as the process unfolds.
The closure process, announced by the district education authorities, involves formal notices to the madrasas and a timeline for vacating premises, with the aim of reallocating resources to schools with higher demand. While the MLA highlighted concerns over the influence of non‑traditional curricula, the education department cited efficiency and optimal use of public funds as primary reasons.
Local reactions have been mixed; some parents expressed support for the MLA’s appeal, whereas representatives of the affected madrasas argued that the closures could disrupt the education of the few students still attending. No further details on alternative arrangements have been provided as the process unfolds.