Centre does not seek to control Waqf Boards, but to ensure they operate within law: Nadda

BJP President JP Nadda and others talking throughout a BJP Basis Day operate at occasion headquarters in New Delhi
| Picture Credit score: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA

The Centre does not need to control Waqf Boards but ensure that they operate within the bounds of regulation in order that their property are used within the promotion of schooling, healthcare and employment to the Muslim group, BJP president JP Nadda stated on Sunday.

Additionally Learn | President Droupadi Murmu provides assent to Waqf (Modification) Act, 2025

Addressing an occasion organised on the BJP headquarters to mark the occasion’s forty sixth basis day, Mr. Nadda stated the governments in Turkey and lots of different Muslim nations have taken the Waqf properties beneath their control.

“We’re solely asking those that are working (the Waqf Boards) that you just do it as per guidelines. You should have to do it as per guidelines,” he stated.

“We do not seek to control the Waqf Board. Our aim is just to ensure that these managing it operate within the bounds of the regulation and cling to established guidelines. The properties and funds of the Waqf Board will probably be devoted to selling schooling, offering healthcare and employment alternatives for the Muslim group,” Nadda stated.

Earlier than addressing the occasion leaders and employees, the BJP chief hoisted occasion’s flag on the headquarters.