The Indian Railways have decided to accept madrassa (Islamic seminary) degrees as valid for its job requirement, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad said here Sunday.
"Now students of madrassas, like any educational institution, will be able apply for jobs in the railways," Lalu Prasad told IANS by phone.
"All the necessary official formalities in this regard will be finalised soon by the railways," Lalu Prasad said.
The move is seen as part of Lalu Prasad's political strategy ahead of the parliamentary elections to woo Muslim voters.
Early this year, the minister promised to increase the percentage of Muslim employees in the railways.
Source: bihartimes.com 07/July/2008
