They never realise that our forefathers have also shed blood for the independence of this nation and that we too love this land like everyone else. This is despite that fact that our madrasas always participate in national festivals with full vigour and patriotism. The photography and videography is to record novel ideas, if any, adopted by the madrassas during celebrations. Those things can be repeated in other madrassas next year. It is wrong to say that madrassas are being targeted through these directions."

Source: Times of India August 11, 2017 23:48 UTC