Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Mayawati Slams BJP-Led Gov't Over Survey of Private Seminaries

Late last month, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government announced its plan to conduct a survey of unrecognized madrasas (Islamic seminaries) in the state. The move, however, has evoked criticism from opposition lawmakers. Ex-state chief and Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati has joined the BJP's critics in the state.