Waqf Board's move for common Friday sermons draws flak from NC, PDP, MMU

Srinagar, Oct 13 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board's proposal to introduce common themes for Friday sermons across mosques and shrines in the union Territory has drawn sharp criticism from the Muttahida Majlis Ulema (MMU) and leaders of the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who have questioned the Board's authority to shape religious discourse. NC state spokesperson Imran Dar said the move would allow the BJP to influence the content of Friday sermons in Kashmir. The J&K Waqf Board is headed by BJP leader Darakhshan Andrabi, "Now @BJP4India will DRAFT Friday sermons for mosques across…