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MP Tejasvi Surya, a member of the committee, had earlier written to Jagadambika Pal, urging the committee to hear the grievances of farmers in the state. Following his request, the committee is expected to visit Vijayapura and Bengaluru on Wednesday and Thursday.
Temple from Basavanna’s Era Served Notice!
Tejasvi Surya disclosed that over 400 farmers in Vijayapura have received Waqf notices, with similar notices spreading to several districts. He questioned the legitimacy of issuing Waqf notices to temples from Basavanna’s era, suggesting that some of these places existed even before Islam was founded.
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Meanwhile, Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed, under the directive of CM Siddaramaiah, has been conducting Waqf courts and issuing notices. Surya questioned under what law these Waqf courts are being held, asking if they are recognized under Revenue or Waqf laws, and demanded answers from the state government.
Farmland and Farmers’ Rights: Letter to the Prime Minister
Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka, criticized the Waqf Board, describing it as a source of widespread corruption. He cited a report by Anwar Manipaddy, which allegedly revealed instances of Waqf property misuse and accused authorities of now targeting poor farmers’ lands.
Ashoka called on Jagadambika Pal, the JPC Chair, to hear farmers’ grievances and ensure justice. Expressing concerns about the potential impact on farmers, Mathas, and temples, Ashoka mentioned that Congress leaders in Delhi had previously campaigned for their rights. He said this issue involves “Namma Bhoomi, Namma Hakku” (“Our Land, Our Right”) and would appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of a broader movement for farmers’ land rights.