Women to figure on Haj and Wakf panels in Karnataka

For the first time in the history of Karnataka, the State Board of Wakfs and State Haj Committee will women among its office-bearers.

Making an announcement to the effect at an event organized in Bangalore by Centre for Community Development, Karnataka’s Minister for Haj and Wakf Mumtaz Ali Khan said his Government was looking out for eminent women from the Muslim community, who will fit the bill.

“It is time, we gave women representation in the Wakf Board and Haj Committee, which are dominated by men. We are looking out for qualified women with the required profile for the posts. We will be creating history with this move”, Khan said.

While the 16-member Wakf Board in the State had duration of two years, the 11-member Haj Committee had 11 months time. “We will be nominating two members each to the Wakf Board and Haj Committee”, Khan said.

Mumtaz Ali Khan brushed aside the possible opposition to his move to nominate women to these panels. “I agree that some people will be against the idea. But, I don’t think there will be any problem”, he added.