Burial to COVID-19 victims cannot be denied for any reason: Karnataka Waqf Board
Bengaluru: The State Waqf Board on Thursday clarified that the burial of Muslim patients who die due to COVID-19 cannot be refused for any reason. An order from the Waqf Board was issued on Thursday to all the Governing Committees, Mutavalli and Administrative Officers of Waqf registered and unregistered organizations.
According to the order, the nodal officers appointed by the government to oversee the funerals of Corona victims should cooperate in the matter. Legal action will be taken in case anyone causes nuisance or problems, warned Islahuddin Gadyal, Chief Executive Officer of the State Waqf Board.
The Waqf officers and the district Waqf advisory committees should work at implementing the order. They should also ensure that a circular in this regard is handed over to the committees of the graveyards across the state, he has instructed.
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
