Mirwaiz Flags 6-Day Eviction Notice to Race Course Mosque
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind says utilities were cut and gates closed, and it has asked Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to protect the mosque and graveyard.
- On Monday, authorities issued an eviction notice to the Race Course Mosque in New Delhi, ordering the premises vacated within six days and stating the structure stands on government land and is "unauthorised."
- Located near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence, the mosque predates Independence and is listed as a heritage property on the New Delhi Municipal Council website.
- Imam Mohammed Haroon, associated with the mosque for nearly 40 years, reported that the Land and Development Office disconnected water and electricity supplies, closing all gates and preventing worshippers from accessing the premises.
- A delegation of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind met Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday, urging him to intervene and protect the mosque and adjoining graveyard behind Safdarjung Tomb from demolition.
- All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP Asaduddin Owaisi argued the mosque remains protected under the Waqf Amendment Act as a "gazetted waqf property" since 1977 and qualifies as "waqf by user" due to long-standing religious use.
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Times of IndiaMirwaiz flags 6-day eviction notice to Race Course mosque
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed concern regarding the eviction notice issued to the Race Course mosque in Delhi. The mosque has been a gazetted Waqf property since 1977 but may face demolition within six days. Asaduddin Owaisi called on the Union Minority Affairs Minister to intervene in this matter. The current absence of the Delhi Waqf Board raises significant issues regarding the defense of such properties.
Mirwaiz expresses concern over 'eviction notice' to Race Course Mosque in New Delhi
Srinagar, Oct 20: Chief cleric of Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday expressed concern over a reported eviction notice to the historic Race Course Mosque in New Delhi, a gazetted waqf property since 1977 and a listed heritage site. "Deeply disturbing that Delhi's historic Race Course Mosque, a gazetted Waqf property since 1977 and a listed heritage site, faces eviction within six days," Mirwaiz posted on his X handle. He said the failure of …
Waqf Board failed to act, Owaisi seeks Rijiju's help to save mosque near PM's house
Asaduddin Owaisi has sought Minority Affairs minister Kiren Rijiju’s urgent intervention in the Race Course Masjid case, questioning the Delhi Waqf Board’s failure to challenge the demolition order. The L&DO has issued an eviction notice for the 125-year-old mosque near the Prime Minister’s residence, while the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has sought protection pending resolution of the legal dispute.
Owaisi Seeks Kiren Rijiju's Intervention Amid Reports of Race Course Mosque Demolition
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday urged Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to intervene immediately amid reports that the Race Course Mosque in New Delhi is facing demolition. India News | Owaisi Seeks Kiren Rijiju's Intervention Amid Reports of Race Course Mosque Demolition.
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