The Narendra Modi-led government has consistently worked toward ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in governance.

One such critical area of reform is the Waqf management system in India that has long been plagued by corruption, mismanagement, and a lack of representation for Pasmanda Muslims – who form the overwhelming majority (over 85 per cent) of Indian Muslims but have been historically deprived of their rightful share in resources and leadership roles.

For decades, the control of Waqf properties, institutions, and financial benefits has remained concentrated in the hands of the Ashraf elite – a small, upper-caste section of Indian Muslims. Ashraf Muslims, primarily consisting of Syeds, Sheikhs, Mughals, and Pathans, have built a monopoly over religious, political, and social leadership, pushing Pasmanda Muslims – who come from other backward classes (OBC), as well as Dalit........

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