M. K. Sakeer to replace T.K. Hamsa as the Wakf Board chairperson
The Hindu
Former chairman of the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), M. K. Sakeer is the CPI (M) candidate for the post of chairperson of the Kerala Wakf Board.
Former chairman of the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), M. K. Sakeer is the CPI (M) candidate for the post of chairperson of the Kerala Wakf Board.
The State government is understood to have zeroed in on Mr. Sakeer to be the successor of veteran CPI (M) leader T. K. Hamsa, who had stepped down on Monday citing health reasons. A government order nominating Mr Sakeer as the member of the Board in place of Mr. Hamsa is expected to be issued shortly, sources said.
The uphill task of framing a mechanism for the recruitment to the vacancies in the board awaits the new chairman as the State government had backtracked from its earlier decision to leave the appointments to PSC after being opposed by a few Muslim organisations.
The chairperson will be elected from among the 10 members, selected from various electoral schools, of the Board. The election to the post is likely to be a cakewalk for the government as it has six members on the Board.
The Board members include Abdul Wahab, the Rajya Sabha member of the Indian Union Muslim League, his party colleague and legislator from Malappuram Assembly constituency, P. Ubaidulla and CPI (M) legislator M. Noushad representing Eravipuram Assembly Constituency.
M. Sharafudheen, a lawyer representing the Bar Council of Kerala and M. C. Mayin Haji and P. V. Sainudheen, the representatives of Mutawalli (trustees of individual wakfs), are also members of the Board. K. M Abdul Raheem, Rasiya Ibrahim and V. M. Rahna are the government nominees.
The resignation of Mr. Hamsa from the post-one-and-a-half years before completing his tenure had triggered a debate in the political circles of the State. Though there were reports that the veteran leader decided to quit following a difference of opinion with V. Abdurahiman, the State Minister for Wakf, both Mr. Hamsa and Mr. Abdurahiman denied the allegations.
KDEM and FKCCI partner to enhance Karnataka's digital economy, focusing on MSME growth and entrepreneurship beyond Bengaluru.
Elba Trading Company launches Presto Panini, a new lunch brand featuring focaccia sandwiches and salads for weekday dining.
Andhra Pradesh Ministers express deep sorrow over a tragic road accident in Karnataka, offering condolences and support to victims' families.
IUML secures a one-year Deputy Mayor term in Kochi Corporation, following a revised arrangement with Congress leadership.
Navi Mumbai International Airport dazzles with a spectacular drone show ahead of its commercial launch on December 25, 2025.
Karnataka bus-truck collision LIVE: Follow the Hindu's updates as a tragic bus accident in Chitradurga kills more than 11, injures dozens more.
A tragic collision between a truck and a bus in Karnataka leaves over 11 feared dead and many injured.
The Centre has set up the Bureau of Port Security under the Merchant Shipping Act 2025 to ensure regulatory oversight, coordination, and compliance with international security standards amid growing maritime and cybersecurity threats.
A senior doctor at IGMC Shimla was terminated after a brawl with a patient, revealing misconduct on both sides.
Actor Govinda joins 40-star campaigners for Shiv Sena in upcoming Municipal Corporation polls set for January 15.
New escalators are coming to foot over bridges at Chromepet and Taramani, enhancing pedestrian access and safety.
J&K Bank awarded ‘Best MSME Bank’ for excellence in MSME support and CSR initiatives at the 2025 MSME Banking Awards.
Over the decades, the Anglo-Indian Grand Christmas Ball in Chennai has stepped into many venues, from Railway enclaves to private halls. It has left an indelible mark on some of these venues, Faiz Mahal and Shiraz Hall, both in Egmore, counted among them. This Christmas Day (December 25), Faiz Mahal is playing host to yet another Grand Christmas Ball. The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves with a distinctive Anglo-Indian flavour, this event signifies an effort to preserve a cultural tradition that has enriched Chennai