Congress MLA to challenge Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board reconstitution with Hindu members in Supreme Court
Congress MLA Arif Masood plans to challenge Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's decision to reconstitute the State Waqf Board with the inclusion of two non-Muslim (Hindu) members. This new 10-member board, formed under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, is the first in the country to do so. Masood argues the matter related to various provisions of the new Act is pending before the Supreme Court, which had stayed the operation of certain contentious provisions in September last year. The BJP-led government, however, asserts it's the first state to implement the amended Waqf Act.
Key Points
- Congress MLA Arif Masood will move the Supreme Court against Madhya Pradesh's reconstitution of the State Waqf Board.
- The new 10-member board includes two non-Muslim (Hindu) members, a first in the country under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
- The MLA argues that the matter related to contentious provisions of the new Act is sub judice in the Supreme Court.
- The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, notified in April last year, mandates at least two non-Muslim members for Waqf Boards.
- BJP leader Sanwar Patel has been retained as the chairperson of the board, with other members including former Union Minister Najma Heptulla.
Exam Facts
- Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board reconstituted with 2 Hindu members.
- New board formed under Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
- Act notified in April last year, mandates at least two non-Muslim members.
- Congress MLA Arif Masood from Bhopal (North) to challenge the decision.
- Sanwar Patel retained as chairperson.
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