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- ↑ "EXPLAINED: What is a Waqf board, and what are its governing principles?". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ↑ Thapliyal, Nupur (10 May 2022). "High Court Extends Time Given To Delhi Govt For Filing Response Regarding Functioning Of Waqf Board, Release Of It's Grant In Aid". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
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- ↑ "8 to be elected unopposed as Sunni Waqf Board members". The Indian Express. 6 March 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ↑ "Ministry of Minority Affairs | Government of India". www.minorityaffairs.gov.in. Retrieved 2 August 2022.