The Maharashtra government revoked its Rs 10-crore Waqf Board funding order, with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis vowing a probe into the order.

These developments unfolded after the Union government included the bill in its legislative agenda for the winter session of Parliament.

The Maharashtra government revoked its earlier order to allocate Rs 10 crore additional funding to the Waqf Board after facing opposition from the BJP. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis cited the inappropriateness of disbursing funds under a caretaker government and announced an investigation once a new government is formed.

The Maharashtra government withdrew its order to allocate Rs 10 crore to strengthen the state Waqf Board after opposition from the BJP. The BJP contended that the decision was taken administratively and asserted that the Waqf Board has no constitutional basis.

The development comes a day after a government resolution (GR) was issued, in which the state administration ordered disbursal of Rs 10 crore funds for strengthening the state Waqf Board.

The Maharashtra government has allocated Rs 10 crore to the state Waqf Board to ensure its functioning and boost its infrastructure.