Chhattisgarh Waqf Board's I-Day flag hoisting order sparks debate.

The article discusses the Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board's directive requiring the national flag to be hoisted at mosques, madrasas, and dargahs on Independence Day, which has elicited mixed reactions. While some political leaders, including Congress MP Tariq Anwar and Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi, criticized the order as an imposition, others, such as members of Muslim organizations, praised the initiative as a step towards promoting patriotism and communal harmony. Waqf Board Chairman Salim Raj stated that the directive aims to change negative perceptions of the Muslim community and emphasizes that Independence Day is a national, not religious, celebration. Mosque committees are required to document the flag-hoisting events to ensure compliance with the directive. [Extracted from the article]