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Chandrababu Naidu’s Government Ends YSR Congress-Appointed Waqf Board

01 Dec 2024

In a significant move, the Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has dissolved the state Waqf Board appointed during the YSR Congress regime. The decision, formalized through an order dated November 30, aims to address the board's prolonged non-functioning, which has persisted since March 2023. The...

Lok Sabha Extends Tenure Of Joint Parliamentary Panel On Waqf Bill

28 Nov 2024

The Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted a resolution to extend the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill until the last day of the Budget session of Parliament next year. The resolution, introduced by Committee Chairman and BJP leader Jagdambika Pal, was approved through a voice vote....

Wayanad Families Fight Back Against Waqf Board’s Land Claim in Controversial Dispute

14 Nov 2024

In a controversial case unfolding in Wayanad, Kerala, five families are in a battle to retain their homes after receiving notices from the Waqf Board. The Waqf Board, which oversees the management of Muslim religious endowments and properties, has made a claim to land spanning 5.77 acres in the region,...

‘Waqf Board Encroaching Land, Time For Reforms’: Amit Shah In Jharkhand

12 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Waqf Board of land encroachment and emphasized the need for reforms within the board and amendments to the related Act, as reported by agencies. Implementation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) inevitable While addressing a poll rally in Jharkhand’s Baghmara, Shah stated...

JPC Chairman Meets Farmers In Karnataka Amid Waqf Land Dispute

08 Nov 2024

Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill, visited Karnataka to investigate claims made by farmers that the Waqf Board is attempting to lay claim to their land. The farmers argue that, despite having possessed the land for generations, the Waqf Board is asserting...

Waqf Board Claims Ownership Of 53 Historic Monuments In State

03 Nov 2024

The Waqf Board's recent claims about historic properties have sparked significant controversy in Karnataka. Following heated discussions about listing farmers' land as Waqf property, reports now indicate that the Board is asserting ownership over 53 historic monuments, including well-known sites like the Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Roja, and the forts of...

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Orders To Withdraw Notices Over Waqf Land To Farmers

02 Nov 2024

In a move aimed at protecting farmers' interests, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed officials to retract any notices issued to farmers regarding Waqf land disputes. Emphasizing the need for a sensitive approach, Siddaramaiah assured that no farmer would face distress or confusion over these matters. The Chief Minister also...

The Waqf Board Claims To Own 53 ASI Site In Karnataka

02 Nov 2024

An ongoing ownership dispute has emerged in Karnataka over several historic sites, including prominent landmarks such as Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, and the Bidar and Kalaburagi forts. The Waqf Board has claimed ownership of at least 53 of these monuments, stating that they are Waqf properties—assets meant for religious or...

Karnataka: Tension Erupts in Kadkol Village Over Waqf Property Recovery Order

01 Nov 2024

Kadkol village in Haveri district was engulfed in tension late Wednesday following an administrative order aimed at reclaiming Waqf property reportedly occupied by various residents. The conflict escalated into violence, leading to stone-pelting and injuries, as villagers expressed outrage over fears that their homes and properties would be seized by...

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Charged By ED in Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering Case

29 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in connection with a money laundering investigation tied to alleged irregularities within the Delhi Waqf Board. The 110-page document also names Mariam Siddiqui as an accused, although she has not been arrested. Khan...