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7 July 2026

Reconstitution of Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board

The reconstitution of the Waqf Board under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, represents a significant legislative and constitutional development regarding the governance of religious institutions and secularism, making it a high-priority topic for UPSC Mains.

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Notes

  • Madhya Pradesh has become the first state to reconstitute its Waqf Board under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
  • The 2025 Amendment mandates the inclusion of at least two non-Muslim members in the Central Waqf Council and State Waqf Boards.
  • The newly reconstituted 10-member Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board includes two non-Muslim members and mandates representation for women.
  • The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, introduced provisions for broader representation, including experts and non-Muslims, within Waqf administrative bodies.
  • The Supreme Court has previously stayed the operation of certain contentious provisions of the 2025 Act while the matter remains sub judice.
  • The administrative structure of the board includes an ex officio member from the state's Backward Classes and Minority Welfare Department.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional and legal implications of state-level amendments to the administration of religious endowments in India. How does the inclusion of non-community members in religious administrative bodies balance the principles of secular governance with the protection of minority rights? 150 words
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  2. The principle of 'freedom of religion' under Article 25-28 of the Indian Constitution allows religious denominations to manage their own affairs. Critically analyze the extent to which the State can intervene in the administrative and financial management of religious trusts and endowments through legislative amendments. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, mandates which of the following requirements for State Waqf Boards?

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