Nationalise Waqf properties: Karnataka BJP MLA Patil writes to PM Modi

'The Waqf Boards, empowered by existing laws, have been reportedly encroaching on properties owned by individuals, farmers, and longstanding religious institutions, including those not affiliated with the Waqf,' Patil wrote in the letter.

Karnataka BJP MLA Basanagouda R Patil on Friday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to consider nationalising Waqf properties to 'ensure fair administration and to prevent further injustices,' as reported by ANI.

Further in the letter he wrote, "The Waqf Boards, empowered by existing laws, have been reportedly encroaching on properties owned by individuals, farmers, and longstanding religious institutions, including those not affiliated with the Waqf."

On Wednesday, tension prevailed in Kadkol village in Haveri district allegedly over an administrative order to recover Waqf property, which is supposedly in possession of various people there.

(With PTI inputs)

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