Srinagar, Apr 22: Appealing the Education Minister to reconsider his decision to close tuition centers and coaching centers in the Valley, AIP leader and MLA Langate Er. Rasheed has said that the move is “unjustified, harsh and unacceptable”.
In a statement issued today Er. Rasheed said while the Education Minister has always been showing keen interest in bringing the derailed education system back on track, his decision to shut down coaching centers in Kashmir Valley “seems an action of revenge against the student community, who are our future, and who were well within their rights to protest against Kuthua incident.”
He said it is strange that on one hand Education Minister appeals students to return to classes but on the other hand issues orders depriving them of using coaching centers to improve their talent and skills.
“Mr. Bukhari needs to keep in mind that J&K is one state and in all the competitive exams the merit is considered at the state level. Thus allowing coaching centers in Jammu and Ladakh to function but banning them in Kashmir will certainly put Kashmiri students at a disadvantage,” MLA Langate said.
“Government needs to be reminded that students are not rowdies and such words don’t suit the stature of the Education minister. No doubt students must focus on education and attend class-work but the failure of the government at the very initial stage to deal with Kuthua rape and murder case led situation to a point where everyone is worried about the fate of the case and sincerity of the current government,” he said.
Rasheed said even if a single student wants to attend a coaching center or a class-room he/she cannot be denied the right.
“Rather than seeking cooperation from students, parents and the society to ensure functioning of educational institutions, the government has issued a dictatorial order, which if implemented will have dire consequences on the future of Kashmiri children,” Rasheed said, adding that this move “debars Kashmiri students of using equal opportunities to compete with their colleagues in Jammu.”
Government must withdraw the order without any excuse and delay, he said. (PTK)
