Prayagraj, April 4 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on the Waqf Board, accusing it of illegitimately claiming public and historical lands, including areas associated with the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. He even called Waqf Board as land grabbing mafia.
Speaking at an event in Shringverpur, Adityanath praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for introducing a new bill aimed at addressing disputes over Waqf properties and preventing unauthorized land claims.
"During the Mahakumbh, the Waqf Board even claimed that the land belonged to them. I thank the Prime Minister and the Home Minister for bringing this bill," Adityanath stated, reinforcing the spiritual and cultural sign...