Srinagar, Aug. 24 -- Under fire over the government's takeover of Jamaat-e-Islami schools, Education Minister Sakeena Itoo lashed out at the Opposition, accusing them of exploiting the issue for 'political mileage'.

She recalled that the laws enabling such actions were introduced in 2002 when the late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was in power.

"At that time, raids were carried out on Jamaat-e-Islami schools and several were shut down, but they don't remember it now. Ironically, today they blame us for decisions rooted in their own governance," Itoo told reporters.

She further said, "Those who ruled earlier remained silent when adverse reports were issued in 2019 against these schools, but today they are raising noise."

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