New Delhi, April 5 -- Bharatiya Janata Party MP Eatala Rajendar on Saturday claimed that the "poor people are welcoming the Waqf Bill," as the properties under the religious board "only benefit the influential," as there have been multiple encroachments by the Waqf Board in Hyderabad, and surrounding areas.

"Waqf properties have been disputed here in Hyderabad for many years. Waqf properties are used by influential people and do not benefit poor." There is a constituency having four Muslim villages, 40-50 years ago, in the Boduppal area (in Hyderabad), the real estate land which was for businessman, they had taken a bank loan, and permission, but Waqf Board came in and claimed for itself. Where will the people go? There are many areas li...