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Mohsin Raza Named Uttar Pradesh Minority Commission Chairman
Mohsin Raza has been chosen to lead Uttar Pradesh’s State Minority Commission.
The job comes with the rank given to a state cabinet minister.
Raza previously worked as a minister in Yogi Adityanath’s government.
He also played cricket for Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy.
Before starting his new job, he met the chief minister on August 12.
Raza raised concerns about missing or occupied Waqf properties.
He asked for investigations and a special audit.
These allegations have not yet been proven.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak congratulated him on the appointment.
Former Uttar Pradesh minister and cricketer Mohsin Raza was appointed chairman of the Uttar Pradesh State Minority Commission with cabinet rank.
Raza previously served as minister of state for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Hajj under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Before taking charge, Raza met Adityanath on August 12 to discuss alleged irregularities in the state’s Waqf Boards.
Raza called for district-level Special Investigation Team probes and a special audit of Waqf properties.
He alleged that registered Waqf properties had fallen from more than 200,000 to about 127,000, though the claims require investigation.
- Who
- Mohsin Raza was appointed chairman, with Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak offering congratulations.
- What
- Raza was appointed chairman of the Uttar Pradesh State Minority Commission and granted cabinet rank.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, with the meeting taking place in the state capital, Lucknow.
- When
- The appointment was announced on Tuesday; Raza met Yogi Adityanath on August 12 before assuming the role.
- Why
- The appointment gives Raza responsibility for matters involving minority welfare and related issues.
Key facts
- Appointee
- Mohsin Raza
- Position
- Chairman, Uttar Pradesh State Minority Commission
- Status
- Granted cabinet rank
- Previous government role
- Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Hajj
- Requested action
- District-level Special Investigation Team probes and a special audit of Waqf properties
- Property figure cited
- Registered Waqf properties allegedly declined from more than 200,000 to about 127,000
- Congratulatory message
- Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak congratulated Raza
Quotes
Brajesh Pathak
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister
“Hearty congratulations to Shri Mohsin Raza ji on being appointed as the Hon'ble Chairman of Uttar Pradesh State Minority Commission and best wishes for a bright tenure.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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