Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over 'eviction notice' to Race Course Mosque in New Delhi
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the failure of the waqf authorities to defend the mosque was also alarming
Srinagar, February 20 (ANI) - The 14th Mirwaiz of Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, voiced his concern over an eviction notice issued to the historic Race Course Mosque in New Delhi. This gazetted waqf property, designated as a heritage site since 1977, is home to around 700 families. The residents reported that Central Public Works Department officials have threatened to demolish their homes if they do not vacate the premises within a week.
Expressing alarm, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq took to his X handle to post about the mosque's imminent eviction. He criticized the failure of the waqf authorities to defend the mosque, stating it was equally disturbing. The Mirwaiz urged Prime Minister Modi, who has been in office for the longest tenure in independent India, to resolve the issue through dialogue and diplomacy.
He also highlighted the failure of the Waqf authorities in defending the mosque, questioning whether this marks the new norm for Muslim places of worship. The Mirwaiz emphasized that if even a legally recognized mosque cannot be protected, what safeguards remain for others?
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