New Delhi: In a move that has ignited significant controversy, the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh has renamed a government school in Dhamupur village after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replacing the name of 1965 war hero Veer Abdul Hameed.

According to a statement by Kashmir Media Service, the decision has drawn sharp criticism from Abdul Hameed’s family and opposition leaders, who have decried the action as an affront to the soldier’s legacy. The change is being viewed as part of a broader campaign by the ruling party to downplay Muslim contributions to the nation’s history.

The grandson of Veer Abdul Hameed expressed his dismay, stating that the school’s original name honored his grandfather’s sacrifice during the 1965 war. He criticized the name change as a disrespectful act carried out arbitrarily by government officials.

Prominent Congress figures, including social activist and Lok Sabha Member Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan, have accused the BJP of intentionally excluding Muslim fighters from historical recognition. They argue that the renaming aligns with the party’s ideological agenda to reshape historical narratives.

Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi voiced his disapproval on social media, condemning the education department’s decision. He urged the government to restore the school’s original name and preserve it as a tribute to Abdul Hameed’s contributions, emphasizing the need for accountability in such matters.