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Party faces pressure from various quarters over decisions perceived as a shift from its earlier positions on issues such as Waqf, PM SHRI and the government’s move to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages
INL leader alleges the Chief Minister conspired with the Waqf Minister and the IUML to reconstitute the Waqf Board after the existing refused to compromise on the Munambam issue
A three-judge Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant passed the order while hearing the Board’s appeal against an interim order of the Kerala High Court on July 15
It will adversely affect the writ petitions on the matter pending in the Supreme Court, he said
The Chief Minister said four petitions were later filed in the High Court challenging the board.
V.D. Satheesan alleges that Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan is trying to ‘foment communal sentiments' against Congress-led UDF govt
K.S. Hamsa accuses the State government of siding with Sangh Parivar affiliates, who, according to him, are out to destabilise the board
He says Chief Minister is speaking like a spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party, by echoing its stance on including non-Muslims in an institution related to Muslims
The reconstitution of the Board by including two non-Muslims had grown into a conflict issue between the Kerala Waqf Board and the State government
Mr. Vijayan criticised Chief Minister V.D. Satheeshan’s attempt to portray those opposing the government’s decision as communalists and proponents of minority appeasement
Party alleges that Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan-led government has been making concerted efforts to gain control of Waqf Board and Waqf properties, including disputed Munambam Waqf land