Bukhari Hopes Government’s Takeover of FAT Schools Remains Temporary

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday expressed hope that Education Minister Sakina Itoo’s assurance about the temporary nature of the government’s takeover of Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT) schools will be honoured in practice.

In a post on X, Bukhari said the move should be backed by action and not remain “merely words.” He urged the government to ensure that, even during the interim period, the schools are run by “qualified educationists and professionals rather than administrative authorities.”

One hopes that Education Minister Sakina Itoo’s assurance— that the government has taken over the management of FAT schools only as a temporary measure—will be proven by action, not merely by words.

The government must ensure that, even during this temporary period, the schools…

— Altaf Bukhari (@SMAltafBukhari) August 24, 2025

He stressed that the future of thousands of students, along with the careers of teaching and non-teaching staff, must not be compromised.

Bukhari further appealed to the government not to politicise the issue, noting that FAT schools are directly linked to public sentiments. “This matter cannot and should not be used as a tool for political gain or to settle political scores,” he said.