Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Waqf Board Grant Sparks Political Debate in Chhattisgarh
The Waqf Board in Chhattisgarh decided to give some money to mosques, madrasas, and imambaras to help them celebrate Independence Day and Republic Day.
The money is for things like flag-hoisting and sweets.
The ruling BJP party says this is to make everyone feel included.
The opposition Congress party questions why only these places are getting help and not others like temples and churches.
Both sides are arguing about it, and it's become a big political discussion in the state.
Chhattisgarh Waqf Board approved grants for national day events at mosques, madrasas, and imambaras.
Grants range from ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 for flag-hoisting, sweets, and constitutional discussions.
BJP defends the move as promoting social harmony and inclusivity.
Congress questions the selective outreach and calls for even-handed funding across all religious institutions.
The debate has escalated into a political contest, reopening questions about faith, public funding, and national symbolism.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh Waqf Board, BJP, Congress
- What
- Decision to provide financial assistance for national day events at religious institutions
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- To promote social harmony and reinforce participation in national events
- Grant Amount
- ₹5,000 to ₹7,000
- Recipients
- Economically weaker Waqf institutions
- Purpose
- Flag-hoisting, sweets distribution, constitutional discussions
- Defender of the Move
- Waqf Board chairman Salim Raj
- Critic of the Move
- Former Waqf Board chairman Salam Rizvi
- Political Parties Involved
- BJP and Congress
- Main Issue
- Use of public funds and inclusivity