Lucknow, April 4 -- Stating that he suspected embezzlement of around Rs.1100 crore in the annual revenue of the Waqf Board, Uttar Pradesh minister of state for minority welfare, Muslim waqf and Haj Danish Azad Ansari has said it will be verified through mandatory audit.

Speaking to HT at his official residence, Ansari expressed happiness over Waqf Amendment Bill being passed by the Lok Sabha and said that it will be a milestone in the welfare of Muslims and those opposing the Bill were doing it for their vested interests.

Ansari said that the Waqf Amendment Bill will bring in more transparency by making audit of the Waqf properties mandatory and curb any corrupt practices.

"The Waqf Amendment Act is a crucial step for changing India by...