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Anwar Basha Unopposed Nominee for Karnataka Waqf Board Chairman’s Position

Chitradurga, KARNATAKA:

Bangalore:

Anwar Basha has emerged as the sole candidate for the Karnataka Waqf Board chairman’s position, which had been left vacant following Shafi Saadi’s resignation. The nomination papers, submitted by Anwar Basha, who hails from Chitradurga district, were the only ones received by election authorities.

The unexpected development has caught the attention of political circles and residents alike. Anwar Basha’s unopposed nomination suggests a level of consensus and support within the relevant political factions.

Shafi Saadi, the former chairman, had resigned from his post earlier this year. Since then, the position had remained vacant, leading to speculation about who would fill the void. Anwar Basha’s decision to step forward as the sole candidate has now resolved this uncertainty.

While the election authorities have yet to officially announce Anwar Basha’s selection, it is widely expected that he will assume the chairman’s role unopposed. The official announcement regarding his confirmation is scheduled to be made tomorrow, and it is anticipated that the transition will proceed smoothly.

Anwar Basha is known for his background in the Chitradurga district, where he has been actively involved in various community and political activities. His nomination and imminent appointment as chairman signal the potential for new leadership in Bangalore, and many are eager to see how he will address the challenges and opportunities facing the Waqf department.

source: http://www.thehindustangazette.com / The Hindustan Gazette / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Nihal Mohammed / September 04th, 2023

Karnataka Waqf Board to set up 10 colleges for women

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Board chairman Moulana Sahfi Saadi said that the Wakf Board has decided to bring awareness among people of the Muslim community on the importance of getting education.

Students check their markets on a mobile phone after the CBSE declared Class X examination results on Wednesday (Photo | EPS)
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Kalaburagi : 

The Karnataka Waqf Board has decided to establish 10 degree colleges for women at 10 places across the state, including Kalaburagi, Yadgir and Raichur districts, said board chairman Moulana Sahfi Saadi on Sunday.

Addressing a press conference here, Saadi said that the Waqf Board has decided to bring awareness among people of the Muslim community on the importance of getting education.

To prepare youths from the Muslim community to face competitive examinations, including IAS and IPS, the Waqf Board is also constructing a well-equipped coaching centre for which it has acquired 30,000 sqft land near Lal Bagh in Bengaluru.

The foundation stone for the centre will be laid in June. Philanthropist Jiya Ulla Sharif has announced to donate Rs 15 crore for the centre. 

“The government has sanctioned Rs 2.5 crore for the construction of a degree college and hostel in Tumakuru,” he said. To a question, he said the Waqf Board will conduct a survey of the new properties of under its purview shortly.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> State> Karnataka / by Express News Service / May 30th, 2022