Pinarayi accuses UDF govt. in Keralam of surrendering to BJP, RSS on Waqf issue
Leader of the Opposition questions why the government should allow non-Muslims to be appointed to a Muslim religious institution
Pinarayi Vijayan, leader of the Opposition, has accused the UDF government of bowing to the BJP and Sangh Parivar on the Waqf law. At a seminar organized by the CPI(M), Vijayan highlighted that the previous LDF government he led didn't appoint any non-Muslim members to the Waqf Board, whereas the current UDF administration claimed there was no legal barrier to such appointments.
He questioned the government's decision to permit non-Muslims on a Muslim religious institution, suggesting it showcased a communal mindset and could target other religious institutions in the future. Vijayan also criticized the UDF's decision to sing the full version of Vande Mataram at the new government's swearing-in ceremony, alleging that it was a surrender to the RSS agenda.
He questioned the position of Waqf Minister N. Samsudheen on the Waqf law, pointing out his lack of opposition to the provision allowing non-Muslim members. Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama secretary Umar Faizy Mukkam also criticized the UDF government, alleging that it supported BJP leader Shone George's stance in the Waqf case, potentially allowing even RSS members to be appointed to the Waqf Board.
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