'Nationalise Waqf assets': BJP MLA Yatnal writes letter to PM Modi


Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS): Karnataka BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding nationalisation of the Waqf properties in the country.

He said the demand has been made due to inequitable and draconian Waqf law and the rampant misuse.

In his letter, the MLA and senior BJP leader stated, “I am writing to convey the recent incidents in Karnataka about the tyranny of Waqf board claiming lands of farmers, mutts, temples and landowners. This is against the principles of equality enshrined in our Constitution. Sir, this process of serving notices and changing names in RTC gained momentum after the central government constituted the Joint Parliamentary Committee to review the draconian Waqf Act."

"If the motive of Waqf is welfare and social service, this has to be done without bias and religious discrimination as India is a secular nation. Nationalizing assets of Waqf will help in equitable distribution of land in India and avoid the concentration of land with vested interests. Currently, the Waqf is the third largest land owner in India after Defence and Railways," MLA Yatnal stated.

"The current Waqf Act under which Waqf Boards operate has led to widespread issues, including the unauthorized acquisition of private lands, farms, historical institutions, and even properties predating Independence. In light of the concerns, I humbly request your esteemed office to consider nationalizing Waqf properties to ensure fair administration and to prevent further injustices," MLA Yatnal demanded.

"The nationalization of Waqf properties would not only help to establish greater conspiracy but would also protect the interests of rightful property owners. It would also prevent any institution or board from wielding unchecked power over private and public lands, ensuring that our laws uphold the fundamental right to equality. The step would also allow the properties in question to be utilized in a way that benefits society, aligned with national development goals," MLA Yatnal suggested.

“I earnestly request your attention to the matter and seek your leadership in revisiting and reforming the policies governing Waqf properties to protect citizen’s rights. Nationalizing these properties, or at the very least restructuring the laws governing them, would be a vital step towards justice, equity, and accountability in our society,” he stated.

"The Waqf is not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution. However, if the Act is enacted to secure fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 25 and 26, then it must be in consonance with Articles 14-15...I request you to nationalize the assets of Waqf so that it can be used for productive purposes to build hospitals, research centres, schools, colleges, stadiums so that it can be utilized by people irrespective of caste and creed,” Yatnal stated.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    A valid suggestion. Wakf board has no constitutional standing other than that given by successive Congress Government. Not just nationalize its assets, but also wind up Wakf so that it ceases to exist because it only cares/represents elites in the Muslim community. Majority left India in 1947, but those elite that stayed behind were appeased by Congress with instituting of Wakf board. The Muslim majority are tools under these vested few who hide behind wakf. After Shabano and triple talaq debacle, this board has lost relevance to the community.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    Nationalize assets of Ambani & Adani ...

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  • Nithin, Bangalore/SA

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    In karnataka alone 35000 temples are in Govt control and crores from these temples goes to the Govt, Zero from muslim religious places but Wakf will be under muslim control.....wow what secular country, shame on the Govt , release hindu temples from govt control

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  • Melvin, Kundapur

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    Dono jahil aur aag lagavoo

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  • Rajesh, mangalore

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    There are lot of people faking their identities to write comments. they dont know that any normal person can see through. Sweeping powers given to waqf is against national unity and patently partisan. There were largesse given to waqf by the Governments without accountability on the end use of the properties. yet any sane person would not support waqf. One need not support BJP that is their individual choice but supporting waqfs sweeping powers is simply unthinkable in a secular country.

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  • Damodar Das, Kundapur

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    This is the ultimate goal of BJP to swallow that huge property in Waqf. BJP has started its campaign with controversies and injustice in Waqf and trying to become an arbitrator by seizing Waqf wealth. Waqf has enormous money accumulated over the years from Muslim donors as a charitable organization for social cause and charity but BJP is salivating on its wealth.

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  • Dinesh, Dubai

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    Has he written in Kannada or Gujarathi ? Both are UNPAD. Don't know Englees

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    like the english movie..DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN...this mental is trying to seek the attention of demi god in delhi as he is totally sidelined in karu naadu by the kalla yeddy gang.....third rated worthless fellow

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    Total. Crack pot suggestions ... BJP is not in full majority Today 240 seats .. Plus constitutionally ..not valid. .. right to property etc etc ..Courts will throw it out .. Amount of state assets pocketed by likes of Adani Ambani is unprecedented today ..The vast majority of Indians as per studies are worse off today Compared to British raj and Mughals .. that period meaning .. ..There are studies by experts on this .. A few wrongs can always be corrected The constitution gives guarantees as citizens regardless of faith Creed .. religion .. beliefs .. so right to property is a Very important right .. ..Otherwise chaos .. BJP assumes they are representative of all Hindus .. They have about 30 % of vote shares Rest with other parties .. .. also bjp washing machine many join bjp

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  • Prem, moodbidri

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    @Hate-naal, you write letter or go and hug Modi, nobody cares you. BJP has kept you in the party, just to give controversial statements and provoke people

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