Chhattisgarh Waqf board directs mosques, dargahs to hoist tricolour on I-Day

All mosques and madrasas in Chhattisgarh were directed by the State’s Foundation Board to remove the national flag on the occasion of Independence Day. Salim Raj, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said the exercise would determine who he loves the country and who does not like it ”.

On Monday, Mr. Raj said that a letter was published to all Mutawallis (caregivers), and in this context, a letter was published, saying that three colors were a “symbol of honor and pride olmayan that is not connected to any religion.

The letter addressing to Mutawallis said, “In accordance with the above subject, 78. Independence is reported to be celebrated on August 15, 2025 this year. On the occasion of this national festival, the national flag should be withdrawn at the main gate of the day of the day. Patriotism, mutual unity and brotherhood.”

Upon the need to give such an order, Raj said that they refused to remove three -color during a meeting with some Mutawallis.

Above religion ‘

“Respecting three renders on any religion. There was a problem with the three -color lifting, and we had to publish the order that lifting the flag should be done in front of the main entrance of each mosque and in the presence of imams, mutawalli or mosque committees,” he said.

Authorized, three -color and those who do not like the country do not have the right to “Bharat Mat land”, he added. “This will clearly reveal that people who love the country are different from religious fundamentalists,” he added.