Yogi Adityanath calls Waqf Board ‘land mafia’, accuses it of land encroachments

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, criticised the Waqf board, accusing them of attempting to "capture land" in Prayagraj. He said that during Maha Kumbh, the Waqf board was making "arbitrary statements" claiming ownership of the land.

During a public address in Prayagraj, he questioned whether the board was acting as a "Land Mafia board."

He was at a programme organised on the occasion of Nishadraj Guha Jayanti in the district.

The UP CM, during his address, said, "Some people did not want a mythological place like Prayagraj to gain its identity because their vote bank was important for them...”