Karnataka Waqf Board’s Claim on Bidar Fort Monuments
Summary: The Karnataka Waqf Board recently declared ownership of 17 monuments within Bidar Fort, including significant sites like the 16-Khamba mosque and Bahmani tombs, sparking tensions with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which manages the fort. Local farmers voiced concerns after receiving notices and seeing changes in land records, leading Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to assure they would not face eviction. The Joint Parliamentary Committee is now involved to address farmers’ grievances, with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya advocating for transparent land dispute processes. This situation underscores the challenge of balancing heritage conservation with local land rights.
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