Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Signs Agreement on Madrasa Legal Status Investigation
Summary
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has signed an agreement to investigate the legal status of a madrasa in DewanGanj, Sunsari, intensifying debate over madrasa regulation in Nepal. The report also highlights long-running concerns about recognition of madrasa certificates, border-area scrutiny, and tensions affecting the Muslim community in Madhes.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung signed an agreement to immediately investigate the legal status of a madrasa in Ward 3 of DewanGanj Rural Municipality, Sunsari.
- The article says Nepal has more than 1,000 registered madrasas, while estimates place the total at over 4,000, with certificates from many still not recognized by the government.
- Officials and analysts say India has periodically raised concerns about madrasas in Nepal’s border areas, linking them to security narratives and communal tension.
- The story also revisits failed provincial efforts in Madhes to create a Madrasa Education Board, amid protests and ongoing political dispute.
