Karnataka Waqf Board resolves not to accept Central Waqf Amendment Bill

Bengaluru:
The Karnataka State Waqf Board has expressed its strong opposition to the proposed Central Waqf Amendment Bill.

During a meeting of the Waqf Board’s administrative committee, led by Housing and Minorities Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan and State Waqf Board Chairman Anwar Basha, a resolution was passed opposing the amendment.

Subsequently, the Minister and Chief Minister’s Political Secretary Nasir Ahmad submitted a copy of the resolution to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging him to write a letter to the Central Government opposing the amendment.

The Waqf Board’s administrative committee stated that it will not provide any information to the Joint Advisory Committee formed by the Central Government. They asserted that the Waqf Board is an autonomous body, and the proposed amendment is against the interests of the community. They conveyed their concerns to the Chief Minister, suggesting that the intention behind the amendment might be different.

The meeting also recommended that the State Government pass a condemnation resolution in the upcoming session and send it to the Central Government.

Waqf Board Chairman Anwar Basha, members Maulana Shafi Saadi, G. Yaqub, Advocate Riaz, Advocate Asif Ali, and Maulana Azhar Abidi were present at the meeting.

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