Don’t want to control Waqf Boards: Nadda

 

THE Centre does not want to control Waqf Boards but ensure that they operate within the bounds of law so that their assets are used in promotion of education, healthcare and employment for the Muslim community, BJP President J P Nadda said on Sunday. Addressing an event organised at the BJP headquarters here to mark the party’s 45th Foundation Day, Nadda said Governments in Turkey and many other Muslim countries have taken the Waqf properties under their control. “We are only asking those who are operating (the Waqf Boards) that you do it as per rules. You will have to do it as per rules,” he said. “We do not seek to control the Waqf Board. Our goal is to ensure that those managing it operate within the bounds of the law and adhere to established rules.

 

The properties and funds of the Waqf Board will be dedicated to promoting education, providing healthcare and employment opportunities for the Muslim community,” the BJP chief said. Before the address, Nadda hoisted the BJP flag at the party headquarters. Several party leaders including MPs and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta were present. Thousands of party workers gathered at the BJP headquarters to celebrate this momentous occasion, showing their unwavering support for the party and its leadership. “Under the guidance of PM Modi, BJP is not just a political party but a revolution of people’s help and service,” said Bansuri Swaraj, a key leader of the party.

 

BJP continues to grow and expand its influence across the country. Revisiting the BJP’s political journey that began with the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951, Nadda said it has become the world’s biggest political party and is in power in several States today because it never deviated from its ideological foundation, unlike the Congress which suffered a decline due to its “ideological dilution” over the years. “Today, We have 240 members in the Lok Sabha, more than 98 in Rajya Sabha, more than 1,600 MLAs across the country. We have just concluded our membership drive and the number of BJP members has crossed 13.5 crore. We have more than 10 lakh active party workers in the country,” Nadda said.