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Independence Day 2025: Chhattisgarh Waqf Board makes flag hoisting mandatory for Mosques and Madrasas
The Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board has directed all mosques, dargahs, and madrasas across the state to hoist the national flag on August 15, marking the 78th Independence Day. The Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board has directed all mosques, dargahs and madrasas across the state to hoist the national flag on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15. The State Waqf Board chairman, Dr Salim Raj, said a letter was issued on Monday to all mutawallis (those responsible for managing Waqf properties) in this regard, saying the tricolour is 'a symbol of honour and pride' which is not linked to any religion. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'This year, our 78th Independence Day will be celebrated on August 15. On this national festival, the tricolour should be hoisted at the main gate of all mosques, madrasas, and dargahs in Chhattisgarh. Understand the importance of Independence Day and maintain its dignity by fostering patriotism, unity and brotherhood,' the board stated in the letter to the mutawallis of mosques, dargahs and madrasas. Some mosques and madrasas do not hold flag-hoisting ceremonies. Respect for the tricolour is above every religion, Raj said. There should be no objection to hoisting it. Therefore, an order had to be issued, he added. Flag hoisting should be done in the presence of the Imam, mutawalli or mosque committee members, he said. 'Those who do not love the tricolour and the country do not have right to live on the land of Bharat Mata. If anyone refuses, it will be clear who loves the country and who harbours fundamentalist thinking,' Raj remarked.
New Indian Express
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- New Indian Express
Chhattisgarh Waqf Board directs mosques to hoist tricolour on Aug 15; says those who refuse are 'fundamentalists'
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board has directed all mosques, dargahs and madrasas across the state to hoist the national flag on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15. The State Waqf Board chairman, Dr Salim Raj, said a letter was issued on Monday to all mutawallis (those responsible for managing Waqf properties) in this regard, saying the tricolour is "a symbol of honour and pride" which is not linked to any religion. "This year, our 78th Independence Day will be celebrated on August 15. On this national festival, the tricolour should be hoisted at the main gate of all mosques, madrasas, and dargahs in Chhattisgarh. Understand the importance of Independence Day and maintain its dignity by fostering patriotism, unity and brotherhood," the board stated in the letter to the mutawallis of mosques, dargahs and madrasas.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Residents in TN's Dharmapuri protest Waqf Board land claims, plan Independence Day hunger strike
DHARMAPURI: Several residents from Rajapettai, Kottaimedu, Khan Nagar and Pallagollai village from Chettikarai Panchayat claimed several parcels of lands cannot be sold as the Waqf Board has laid claim to the properties as per the Waqf (Amendment) Act. They threatened to hold a one-day hunger strike on Independence Day, condemning the Act. Dozens of residents from four villages, led by the Dharmapuri MLA SP Venkateshwaran and Pappireddipatti MLA A Govidasamy, gathered at the Collectorate on Monday and filed petitions against the Act. The petitioners stated: "The implementation of the Waqf Act has severely affected farmers who had lived in the area for close to three decades. The sale of lands in over 51 survey numbers in four villages have been blocked." S Nandhakumar from Chettikarai said, "We have revenue records dating back to over 125 years, but out of nowhere we have been told our lands belong to the Waqf Board. Our lands are not being registered. We have been denied chitta and adangal for our lands because the Waqf Board claims our land is theirs. Nearly a hundred families that rely on agriculture are now being denied land." Nandhakumar further stated: "We are asked to get an NOC from the Waqf Board for any revenue-related documents. Our lives are entirely affected by the Act. We will hold a one-day protest on Independence Day, condemning the Act." The residents also urged the district administration to denounce the Act. Officials in the administration said: "They cannot comment on the matter".
