Amid row over Waqf land, Karnataka officials to appear before parliamentary panel

A parliamentary panel, chaired by BJP's Jagadambika Pal, reviews the Waqf Amendment Bill, hearing from six state authorities, including Karnataka, embroiled in a controversy over alleged Waqf land encroachment. Amid opposition from parties citing religious rights violations, the BJP claims the amendments aim to ensure transparency and accountability within Waqf boards.