Byelection-bound Karnataka has found itself in the grip of another controversy – and this time, the spotlight is on the Waqf Board. While the BJP has alleged that the Waqf Board is waging “land jihad” against poor farmers, the ruling Congress has accused the Opposition of playing ‘politics of hate’. Between all the political mudslinging, myths and misinformation have continued to fly. So, how did an incident in a small village in Vijayapura snowball into an issue of national interest? To unpack the issue and its implications, let’s speak to Senior Assistant Editor Rishikesh Bahadurdesai who has reported on the row extensively.

Source: The Hindu November 13, 2024 13:57 UTC