Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Farooq Abdullah Criticizes Waqf Board Over Hazratbal Shrine Incident
Farooq Abdullah, a prominent political figure, commented on the Hazratbal shrine incident.
He stated the controversy could have been avoided if the Waqf Board hadn't installed the Ashoka emblem.
He emphasized that the shrines were built by the people and should not have such installations.
Abdullah said that what the vandals did was wrong, but the Board's actions were also a mistake, as the public wouldn't accept it.
Farooq Abdullah criticized the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board.
Abdullah stated the Hazratbal shrine controversy was avoidable.
He said the plaque with the Ashoka emblem should not have been installed.
Abdullah emphasized that shrines are built by the people.
Abdullah commented on the vandalization of the emblem.
- Who
- Farooq Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board
- What
- Criticism of Waqf Board actions
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Hazratbal shrine
- Why
- Due to the installation of the Ashoka emblem
Criticism of Waqf Board's Actions
Condemnation of Vandalism
Emblem Placement
Criticism of Waqf Board's Actions
The installation of the emblem was a mistake.
Condemnation of Vandalism
The vandalization of the emblem was wrong.
- Key Figure
- Farooq Abdullah
- Position
- National Conference President
- Location
- Hazratbal shrine, Anantnag
- Issue
- Controversy over Ashoka emblem plaque
Sources
Emblem at shrine row intensifies in Jammu and Kashmir: BJP seeks terror trial for vandalism - Telegraph India
Police Crack Down in J&K After Ashoka Emblem Vandalised at Hazratbal Shrine: 12 Detained - What We Know
"Hazratbal Shrine Symbol Of Peace": Kiren Rijiju On Vandalism Over Ashoka Emblem
Hazratbal Vandalism Controversy: Politics Peaks As Omar Abdullah & Mehbooba Mufti Defend Vandals?
INDIA bloc attacking soul of India, Ashok Chakra glorious heritage of Bihar: Samrat Choudhary
If country runs on Rahul Gandhi’s directions, it will collapse: Giriraj Singh
J&K: FIR filed after plaque with Ashoka emblem vandalised at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar
26 Held For Vandalising National Emblem At Hazratbal Shrine In J&K
Hazratbal row: Police detain over 25 people
NC's emblem 'activism' can again take Kashmir to the edge
Hazratbal shrine again in spotlight amid plaque controversy
Vandalism Of National Emblem at Hazratbal Shrine Sparks Arrests and Political Controversy
50 detained over Ashoka emblem vandalism at Hazratbal
NC MP condemns detention of 30 people after defacement of National Emblem at Hazratbal shrine
Over 50 People Detained For Vandalism At Hazratbal Shrine
Over 50 detained in Hazratbal Ashoka emblem vandalism case
Farooq Abdullah Criticises Waqf Board For Hazratbal Row
