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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a scathing attack on the Waqf Board, alleging systematic land capture in Prayagraj. His critique comes alongside the Waqf Amendment Bill's passage in the Lok Sabha, which aims to restructure waqf property management. Adityanath thanked Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for supporting the legislative action against what he calls a "Land Mafia Board". The bill seeks to enhance technological integration and improve the registration process for waqf properties across India.

Key Points: Yogi Targets Waqf Board as Land Mafia in Prayagraj Clash

  • Yogi criticizes Waqf Board's land claims during Maha Kumbh
  • Amendment Bill targets inefficient property management
  • Modi-Shah backed legislation challenges board's operations
  • Seeks to improve waqf property administration
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Is it Waqf Board or 'Land Mafia' Board? UP CM Yogi Adityanath

UP CM Yogi Adityanath challenges Waqf Board's land claims, backs amendment bill with strong allegations of land capture

"Is it the Waqf Board or the 'Land Mafia' Board? - Yogi Adityanath"

Prayagraj, April 3

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday criticised the functioning of the Waqf board, accusing them of attempting to "capture land" in Prayagraj.

Yogi Adityanath's statement backed the necessity of the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, which was passed in the Lok Sabha yesterday.

Yogi Adityanath said that during the Maha Kumbh, the Waqf board was making "arbitrary statements" that the land belongs to them and questioned whether the board is a "Land Mafia board."

Attending a programme organised on the occasion of Nishadraj Guha Jayanti in Prayagaraj, CM Yogi Adityanath said,"Some people did not want a mythological place like Prayagraj to gain its identity because their vote bank was important for them... In the name of Waqf, they had tried to capture the land here in Prayagraj and other cities as well. When we were organising Maha Kumbh, the Waqf Board was making arbitrary statements that the land of Kumbh in Prayagraj is also Waqf land. Is it the Waqf Board or the 'Land Mafia' Board?"

Yogi Adityanath thanked PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for "putting a check" on the Waqf board and said that the bill will be passed in the Rajya Sabha as well.

"We have already wiped the mafia out of Uttar Pradesh... We are grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for putting a check on the Waqf Board and doing welfare work by passing this important act in the Lok Sabha. Today, it will be passed in the Rajya Sabha as well," Yogi Adityanath said.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday moved a motion for consideration of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2025 and the Musalmaan Wakf (Repeal) Bill in the Rajya Sabha.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 is tabled in the Rajya Sabha, a day after it was cleared with a majority in the Lok Sabha. The Lower House witnessed a 12-hour debate, after which the Bill was passed with 288 in its favour and 232 against it.

The bill seeks to amend the Act of 1995 and improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. It aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards, improving the registration process and increasing the role of technology in managing Waqf records.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Finally someone is taking action against these land grabbers! The Waqf board has been misusing its powers for too long. Kudos to CM Yogi for standing up for what's right 👏
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Sunita M.
While I support better management of Waqf properties, the language used seems unnecessarily harsh. There should be a balanced approach that respects all communities while addressing genuine issues.
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Amit P.
The amendment bill sounds promising! Technology integration in land records is long overdue. Hope this brings transparency to the system 🤞
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Priya S.
Interesting how this comes just before elections. Not saying the issues aren't real, but the timing is... convenient. Would love to see more details about the actual changes proposed in the bill.
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Vikram J.
Land disputes in religious places always get messy. Hope this amendment brings some clarity and fairness to the process. The Kumbh Mela land issue was particularly concerning.
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Farhan A.
As a Muslim, I welcome any reforms that make Waqf management more transparent. But labeling the entire board as "land mafia" isn't fair. There are good people working there too trying to do their jobs properly.

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