Kerala Government Reconstitutes Waqf Board, Appoints IUML Leader Mayin Haji as Chairman
The nine-member board replaces members named by the previous government amid a legal dispute over its composition and pending court cases.
- On Friday, the State reconstituted the Kerala State Waqf Board, appointing Indian Union Muslim League leader Mayin Haji as chairman while dissolving the previous board led by Hamza less than seven months into its term.
- Officials stated the reconstitution complies with a Kerala High Court directive to address composition issues, despite the previous board having over four years remaining in its term.
- The new nine-member committee includes representatives from the Mujahid faction but excludes the Sunni group led by Aboobacker Musliar, with non-Muslim positions currently vacant pending Supreme Court judgment.
- Former chairman Hamza and board member Rahim have challenged the reconstitution in the Kerala High Court, raising concerns over missing representation for Shias, Bohras, and Aghakhanis.
- Amid ongoing demonstrations against the Centre's amendments to the Waqf Act, the newly formed board is expected to hold its inaugural meeting shortly under the broader policy framework.
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Times of IndiaKerala government reconstitutes Waqf Board, appoints IUML leader Mayin Haji as chairman
The Kerala government has appointed M C Mayin Haji as the new chairman of the State Waqf Board, dissolving the previous board less than seven months after its formation. The reconstitution comes amid ongoing legal challenges and protests against the Centre's amendments to the Waqf law, while also highlighting a lack of representation for the A P Sunni faction.
Thiruvananthapuram: The government has reorganized the Waqf Board with League leader M.C. Main Haji as its chairman. Main Haji was previously a member of the Waqf Board several times. The board includes Kurukoli Moideen MLA, Siras D. Kapasi, Thodiyur Muhammedkunju Maulavi, Sajna Firoz, C. Jaseem Sabah, MP Mustafa Sai, Dr. Abdul Majeed Swalahi and A. Medina Begum.
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