Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar Admn. Calls for Regulation of Ramzan Charity, Evokes Criticism From NC, PDP

Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar admn. calls for regulation of Ramzan charity, evokes criticism from NC, PDP

Pankaj Kumar Sharma, DC of Kishtwar, in the order expressed fears that “during the holy month of Ramadan, there is a tendency for unregulated and unauthorized collection of donations, which necessitates immediate regulatory intervention”

"Interference In Religious Affairs": Omar Abdullah's Party On Ramzan Charity Order

A political row has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after the administration in Kishtwar district ordered regulating charity collections during the month of Ramzan.

CM defends move as J-K's Kishtwar order curbing Zakat, Sadaqah sparks row

Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma said the administration had a statutory duty to ensure that donations meant for welfare, relief or religious purposes were not misused, laundered or diverted for unlawful activities.

‘Don’t Politicise Religious Matters’: CM Omar Abdullah Clarifies DC Kishtwar’s Order On Charity

Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday clarified in the Legislative Assembly that the recent order issued by the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar regarding regulation of charity donations during Ramadan was not arbitrary, but based on inputs from local religious leaders and committees. Speaking in the House, the Chief Minister said that during yesterday’s proceedings, MLA Bandipora and MLA Bashir Veeri had raised objections, alleging …

Kishtwar DC's order on collection of donations during Ramzan taken after consultations with clerics: Omar

Jammu, Feb 20 (PTI) Amid a row over an order regulating the collection of donations during Ramzan, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the decision was taken after consultations with local religious leaders and should not be politicised.Citing concerns over unauthorised fund raising, the deputy commissioner of Kishtwar had on Wednesday issued an order regulating the collection of donations during the holy month.Respondi…

Tanvir Sadiq terms Kishtwar DM’s controversial Ramadhan donation order as ‘religious interference’

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