MLA Raju Sait Slams BJP’s False Claims, Promises Peaceful Wakf Board Elections in Belagavi

Belagavi:MLA Raju Sait stated that people registered under Wakf board from the entire Belagavi region are eligible to vote in the Wakf Board elections. He emphasized that the election process would be peaceful and well-managed.

Addressing BJP’s allegations, Sait clarified that the Wakf Board oversees properties dedicated to religious purposes, such as mosques and dargahs, a practice that has existed for over a thousand years. He described the board as a semi-government institution, adding that the minority minister and secretary are selected by the Wakf Board.

Sait criticized the BJP for engaging in divisive politics based on caste, explaining that the Wakf Board functions similarly to committees that manage temples and other religious properties. He emphasized that, like these bodies, the Wakf Board is responsible for managing and maintaining religious institutions.

Sait reaffirmed that the Wakf Board is a government-appointed committee focused on delivering good service and ensuring the proper functioning of mosques and dargahs. He dismissed the BJP’s accusations as false and misleading.