Madhya Pradesh appoints non-Muslim members to state Waqf Board
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The Madhya Pradesh government has reconstituted its Waqf Board following amendments to the 2025 Wakf Act. The new ten-member board includes Hindu members, marking the first such reorganization under the updated legislation.
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Madhya Pradesh has become the first Indian state to reconstitute its Waqf Board following the implementation of the amended Wakf Act, 2025. The state government has established a new ten-member board to manage and oversee religious endowments in accordance with the revised legal framework.
New leadership and appointments
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav oversaw the appointment of Sanwar Patel as the chairman of the newly formed body. Reports from the Times of India and NDTV confirm that the reorganization includes the inclusion of non-Muslim members on the board. Specifically, the new membership includes Manoj Malpani, who was named in reports as one of the individuals appointed to the ten-member panel.
Legislative framework
The restructuring follows the passage of the Wakf Act, 2025, which introduced amendments to the management and composition of Waqf boards across various regions. The inclusion of Hindu members on the board is a direct result of these legislative changes. This move marks the initial instance of a state adopting the new requirements outlined in the 2025 legislation to govern its religious properties.
Why this matters
This is the first time an Indian state has reorganized its Waqf Board following the 2025 amendments. The inclusion of non-Muslim members reflects a shift in how religious endowment properties are managed under the new national legal framework.
What's confirmed / what isn't
All facts regarding the appointment of Sanwar Patel as chairman, the inclusion of Manoj Malpani, and the total number of board members are confirmed by multiple news outlets. The specific designation of these individuals as Hindu members is reported by both the Times of India and NDTV.
Background
A Waqf board is a government body responsible for the administration and management of 'Waqf' property, which consists of land or assets dedicated for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law.