The way Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has turned the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan into yet another moment to signal that the Muslims of UP are potential extremists, is breathtaking, even if it is predictable.
The Taliban captured Kabul on August 15 and two days later Yogi announced the setting up of a training centre for the state’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) commandos at Deoband, famous for its Islamic seminary, the Darul Uloom. The Darul Uloom’s educational curriculum emphasises moderation, contextual interpretation of religious edicts and co-existence with all other religions.
Drawing a direct link with events in Afghanistan, the Chief Minister’s
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