Delhi Waqf Imams demand immediate release of salaries, warn of protests [Video]

The All-India Imam Association on Monday escalated their demands for the release of pending salaries, warning of protests if their grievances remain unaddressed. A group of Imams gathered outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal to press for their demands.

Speaking to IANS, Maulana Mahfooz Rehman said, “We had come on Thursday and were assured we would get an appointment with Kejriwal on Saturday, but that meeting never materialised. This is now our third attempt. If we are not allowed to meet him today, we will stage a dharna (sit-in protest) and will not leave until our salaries are released.”

The Imams cited two key issues — the overdue salaries and the lack of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the Waqf Board.

“There has been no response from Kejriwal or his office. We are not here for politics, we have real concerns. Without a CEO, …