Andhra Pradesh dissolves Waqf Board amid legal challenges, citing secular governance concerns.

The Andhra Pradesh government dissolved the State Waqf Board, formed by the previous YSR Congress Party government, after the High Court stayed the election of its chairperson due to legal challenges. BJP leader Amit Malviya praised the move, arguing there's no constitutional provision for a Waqf Board in a secular India. The coalition government aims to protect Waqf properties and ensure good governance.

December 01, 2024
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