Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over 'eviction notice' to Race Course Mosque in New Delhi
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed concern over an eviction notice issued to the historic Race Course Mosque in New Delhi. He criticized the waqf authorities for failing to protect the heritage site and urged the government to prioritize dialogue.
Why it matters
The potential demolition of a heritage site and the displacement of families near the Prime Minister's residence highlight ongoing tensions regarding urban development and religious property rights in India.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over 'eviction notice' to Race Course Mosque in New Delhi Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the failure of the waqf authorities to defend the mosque was also alarming left Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pedcqu/article71475422.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20260220190L.jpg ANI Srinagar, Feb 20 (ANI): The 14th Mirwaiz of Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, delivers a Friday Sermon on the first Friday of Ramadan at Jamia Masjid, in Srinagar on Friday. (ANI Photo) Srinagar Chief cleric of Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) expressed concern over a reported eviction notice to the historic Race Course Mosque in New Delhi, a gazetted waqf property since 1977 and a listed heritage site.
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