A misleading claim is doing the rounds on social media platforms stating that the Andhra Pradesh government has abolished the state Waqf Board.

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On December 1, BJP leader Amit Malviya tweeted a 'Times Now' breaking news headlined, 'Andhra abolishes Waqf Board'.

The Andhra Pradesh government dissolved the state Waqf board amid ongoing protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

The Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the AP State Waqf Board to improve governance and protect Waqf properties. Officials noted that the board had been non-functional for a long time and faced legal challenges.

The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday clarified that the State Waqf Board was dissolved due to certain concerns and that a new Board will be constituted at the earliest.

The Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the Waqf Board, calling it "non-inclusive" and "non-functional," and announced plans to form a new panel soon.

The government issued an order revoking the previous constitution of the state Waqf Board due to prolonged non-functioning following a court stay. The

The TDP-led government in Andhra Pradesh said the Waqf board, constituted by the YSR Congress regime, had been non-functional since March 2023, and had no representation of scholars from Sunni and Shia communities.