New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) Ladakh-based political activist Sajjad Hussain Kargili has submitted a memorandum to Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, requesting the introduction of Shia theology as part of the Department of Islamic Studies at the Jamia Millia Islamia here.

Kargili, a representative of Ladakh's largest Islamic organisation Jamiat Ul Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil, also requested the Centre to establish a residential coaching institute in Ladakh to prepare students for national competitive exams like the UPSC, NEET, JEE, and others.

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The memorandum submitted on Thursday included several other proposals to empower the youth of Ladakh and promote the region's cultural heritage.

It proposed to provide a special fellowship programme under the Ministry of Minority Affairs for the youth of Ladakh, aimed at giving young people exposure to governance and leadership training.

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Furthermore, it also urged the Ministry of Minority Affairs to provide financial and logistical support to students from Ladakh aspiring to pursue higher education abroad. PTI SJJ

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