Apr 12, 2025 08:34 PM IST
“What is Waqf?” he requested whereas interacting with journalists at Nationwide PG School. “Waqf means charity, something that is to be donated. How many charitable institutions are there? Are there any hospitals? Is there any big educational institution being run through Waqf in Lucknow?”
Bihar governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday known as for a relook on the functioning of Waqf establishments, saying an modification to the present regulation was obligatory. He questioned whether or not Waqf properties in Lucknow have been serving the aim for which they have been initially meant—public welfare, particularly for the poor, widows, and the aged.
Bihar governor expressed concern over the training system within the state and stated extra work was wanted. (Sourced)
“What is Waqf?” he requested whereas interacting with journalists at Nationwide PG School. “Waqf means charity, something that is to be donated. How many charitable institutions are there? Are there any hospitals? Is there any big educational institution being run through Waqf in Lucknow?”
He added, “What can be said when the objectives of Waqf properties are diverted? You are saying it is a religious matter, but religion also says that Waqf’s property is for helping the needy. If that is not happening, then this is a disease—and if it is a disease, then it needs a cure. I think the amendment was necessary.”
Drawing a parallel to the school the place he was talking, the governor posed a rhetorical query: “What if a food business starts operating here instead of education? Would people accept that?”
He stated he had carefully noticed Uttar Pradesh as a public consultant from Bahraich. “Now, being on a constitutional post, I come here less. But in terms of change and development, the state is writing a new chapter. Schools have improved, and highways and roads have expanded, making connectivity easier. These are signs of development,” Khan famous.
Referring to his expertise as Kerala governor (2019 – 2024), Khan stated he made efforts to scale back political interference in training there. He expressed concern over the training system in Bihar and stated extra work was wanted.
“A lot of improvement is needed in Bihar. Children are compelled to leave the state for better education. I will try to ensure they don’t have to leave just because of poor educational standards,” he stated.
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