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AP Government Dissolves State Waqf Board Amid Controversy

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-01T22:45:25.038649+05:30

- The Andhra Pradesh government dissolved the State Waqf Board to ensure good governance and protect Waqf properties. - Legal challenges and non-functionality of the board prompted the decision, following High Court observations. - The move comes amid debates over the Waqf Amendment Bill, with a new board to be formed soon. Source: [The Economic Times](http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/andhra-pradesh-government-dissolves-waqf-board-for-better-governance/articleshow/115870795.cms), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/waqf-board-constituted-by-ysr-congress-dissolved-by-chandrababu-naidu-led-andhra-pradesh-govt-11733061846586.html), [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/cities/andhra-pradesh-news-chandrababu-naidu-govt-dissolves-waqf-board-constituted-by-jagan-mohan-reddy-led-regime-citing-high-court-plea-1734993), [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/no-representation-from-sunni-shia-communities-naidu-government-dissolves-waqf-board-formed-under-jagans-regime-455791-2024-12-01)

The Andhra Pradesh government dissolved the State Waqf Board to ensure good governance and protect Waqf properties.
Legal challenges and non-functionality of the board prompted the decision, following High Court observations.
The move comes amid debates over the Waqf Amendment Bill, with a new board to be formed soon.

Source: The Economic Times, Mint, Abp News, Business News India