New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) – BJP spokesperson R.P. Singh has criticized AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi for his objections to the *"Hindu-only staff policy"* of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), suggesting Owaisi is confusing the roles of temple trusts with that of the Waqf Board. Owaisi had questioned why the TTD, which oversees Hindu temples, restricts employment to Hindus, while the Waqf Board is set to include non-Muslims, sparking debate on religious management policies in India.
R.P. Singh clarified that the Waqf Board primarily manages land assets for community welfare, while temple trusts like TTD oversee religious practices and spaces of worship. He argued that temple staff alignment with the faith is necessary due to their roles in religious rituals. Singh further contended that non-faith-based expertise can benefit the Waqf Board, which oversees community services rather than daily religious practices.
This exchange is part of a broader debate on secular representation and religious administration in India. While Owaisi maintains that the policies should be consistent across religious institutions, Singh argues for a distinct separation based on functional roles.
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