A delegation of religious and community leaders met the chief minister under the aegis of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, which is spearheading a ‘Save Waqf, Save Constitution’ movement
BENGALURU — Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured a high-level delegation of Muslim leaders that his government would extend all support to the “Save Waqf, Save Constitution Conference” in the state capital next month.
The delegation, consisting of Muslim religious and community leaders from the state, met the chief minister at his official residence on Tuesday evening under the aegis of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), which is spearheading a “Save Waqf, Save Constitution” movement across the country.
The meeting was also attended by the Minister for Housing, Minority Welfare and Waqf, BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan, and the Chief Minister’s Political Advisor, Naseer Ahmed.
The delegation, comprising prominent figures such as Mufti Iftikhar Ahmed Qasmi, Dr Maqsood Imran Rashadi, Dr Saad Belgami, and Maulana Naushad Alam Qasmi, formally invited the chief minister to attend the upcoming conference. Siddaramaiah accepted the invitation and assured full government support for the event.
The delegation expressed concerns about the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, citing its potential impact on minority rights and Waqf properties. They highlighted growing discontent among Muslims and criticised policies that they say undermine religious and constitutional safeguards.
The delegation also urged the chief minister to address pressing state-level issues, including protecting communal harmony, countering hate-driven politics, implementing the recommended 8% reservation for backward Muslim groups, and conducting a caste-based census.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reassured the delegation of his government’s commitment to upholding minority rights and finding solutions within the constitutional framework.
The meeting is being hailed as a constructive step in bridging the dialogue between the government and the Muslim community on critical socio-religious issues.
