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Inclusion of Hindus in MP Waqf Board in line with Waqf Amendment Act: UP Minority Welfare Minister
Jul-09-2026

Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Minority Welfare Danish Azad Ansari has said the inclusion of two Hindus in the Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board was in line with the Waqf Amendment Act, and would ensure transparency and better management of Waqf properties. This remark follows Madhya Pradesh becoming the first state in India to reconstitute its Wakf Board with two non-muslims.

The Minister stated ‘The Centre has brought this amendment to ensure a transparent system and smooth management of Waqf properties. The law will be implemented across the country. It is mandatory for every state to implement it. When the process of constituting the board begins in Uttar Pradesh, it will also be done strictly in accordance with the Act, rules and by-laws.’ He said the amended law envisages broader representation in Waqf boards, including Pasmanda Muslims, women, members from different sections of the Muslim community and non-Muslims. 

Ansari added, ‘This country belongs to everyone. People of all religions live here with equality and brotherhood. Everyone has the freedom to follow their own faith, and we should move forward with the spirit of unity and development’.


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