Mubarak Gul criticises premature inauguration

Srinagar, Mar 29: Expressing strong displeasure over the premature inauguration of the “Mimber Shareef “at the historic Eidgah, MLA Eidgah, Haji Mubarak Gul, has termed the move by the Waqf Board as an “eye wash” aimed at misleading the public.

In a statement, he  said the “Mimber Shareef”, which holds immense religious and historical significance, was inaugurated by the Chairperson of the Waqf Board despite the fact that the structure remains incomplete.

Mubarak Gul questioned the undue haste shown by the Waqf authorities in inaugurating an unfinished project. “Why was there such a rush to inaugurate the Mimber when the work is not fully completed? This act reflects a lack of seriousness and disregard for the sentiments of the people,” he remarked.

The MLA also expressed disappointment over the fact that the local elected representative was neither informed nor taken into confidence before the inauguration. “Jammu and Kashmir now has a democratically elected government, and it is imperative for all institutions, including the Waqf Board, to respect the mandate of the people. Bypassing the local MLA in matters of such importance is unacceptable and undermines the democratic process,” he said.