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UP Deputy CM's Madrassa Remark Sparks Row; Mehbooba Mufti Faces Flag Controversy
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya stated that madrassa education develops a "terrorist-like mindset." This remark triggered a row, with opposition leaders like Kapil Sibal calling it communal. Separately, Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti faced controversy for allegedly holding the Indian flag upside down during a Srinagar protest. BJP MP Giriraj Singh called Mufti a "terrorist" in connection with this incident, while Omar Abdullah defended her, suggesting the flag incident was not deliberate. Authorities are reportedly considering legal action regarding the flag incident.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 7 · Right 2 n = 9
- Centre (7): Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan (Hindi), Mathrubhumi English, Navbharat Times, The New Indian Express, The Print
- Right (2): Republic World, The Pioneer