Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over ‘eviction notice’ to Delhi race track mosque

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. File | Photo credit: ANI

Chief cleric of Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday (Oct 20, 2026) expressed concern over the reported eviction notice at the historic Race Course Mosque in New Delhi, which has been a public monument since 1977.

“It is deeply disturbing that the historic Race Course Mosque in Delhi, a protected Waqf monument since 1977 and a cultural heritage site, is facing eviction within six days,” Mirwaiz wrote on his X handle. He said the inability of the waqf authorities to defend the mosque is also alarming.

“Equally alarming is the reported inability of the Waqf authorities to defend it. Is this becoming the new normal for Muslim places of worship? This is precisely why we have strongly opposed Waqf amendments and increased government control through appointed candidates over Muslim religious endowments. If even a legally recognized mosque cannot be protected, what safeguards are left for others?” he said.

Published – 20 October 2026 17:25 IST