The police placed Yati Narsinghanand, the priest of Dasna temple, under house arrest and restricted his movement along with his followers. The action was taken to prevent their participation in a conference organised by Muslim cleric Tauqeer Raza at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, which focused on the Waqf Board Amendment Bill. In response to the police action, Narsinghanand and his disciples began reciting the Hanuman Chalisa within the temple premises.

In a statement, Narsinghanand said Owaisi and Madni take Hindu's leniency and calmness as their weakness. If they can get along together to terrify the Hindus, we can also do the same.

Lipi Nagayach, ACP of Wave City, stated that Yati Narsinghanand and his followers were stopped on Sunday morning while attempting to board their vehicles for Delhi. On Friday, Narsinghanand had called on the Hindu community to recite the Hanuman Chalisa during a Muslim community event scheduled in Delhi.

About Waqf Board Amendment Bill

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, focuses on amending the Waqf Act of 1995, which regulates Waqf boards, to improve their accountability and transparency. One primary feature of the amendment is the mandatory participation of women on these boards. This bill has sparked strong opposition from the Muslim community.

What is Waqf

According to Islamic law, waqf refers to the permanent donation of property, either movable or immovable, for religious, charitable, or pious purposes. Waqf properties are donated by Muslims and managed by the community. Each state has a Waqf Board, a legal entity overseeing these properties. These properties cannot be sold or permanently leased but can be used for the intended religious or charitable purposes. The amendment seeks to reform the functioning of these boards.