Sufi Council Supports Waqf Act Amendments, Calls for Dargah Board
In the ongoing debate over proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC) has emerged as a key supporter of the government’s plans. The AISSC has labeled the changes as long overdue and is also advocating for the creation of a separate Dargah Board. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at opening ceremony of World Sufi Forum at Vigyan Bhawan in 2016. Support for Amendments The AISSC’s backing of the proposed amendments comes amidst tensions between the government and opposition parties. The government has announced plans to introduce a Bill in Parliament aimed at updating the Waqf Act of 1995. The proposed amendments are expected to enhance accountability and transparency in the management of Waqf Boards and mandate the inclusion of women in these bodies. At a press conference in New Delhi, AISSC Chairman Syed Naseeruddin Chishty, who is also the successor of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah’s Dewan, argued for a dedicated Dargah Board. He pointed out that...