In today s world where public memory is very short, the citizens of this great country can afford to overlook the heinous pogrom against innocent citizens. The least we can do to is at least verbally and through words demand that justice must be done by punishing the culprits. 200 crores meant for scholarships to the students of the minority community have been misappropriated by the officials and employees of the Minority Welfare Department here during the last three years. Alarmed at the unfolding scandal, the UP government has ordered severe action. Nine district minority officers have been arrested and a high level inquiry has been initiated.
More arrests are in offing.
The loot of the funds meant for Minority Welfare was conducted by officials in collusion with unscrupulous elements from among the Muslims. Fake list of students were provided to the department, fake madrasas were registered and recognition was obtained. The BJP led government has decided to screen all madrasas and minority educational institutions. A circular from the Chief Secretary has been sent to all districts heads to lodge the FIRs against erring officials. Though the step cannot be objected to in the wake of the enormity of the crime, it is apprehended that genuine institution will be harassed in the grab of screening by the saffronised administration.