Bill brought to snatch Waqf from Muslims and destroy it: Asaduddin Owaisi
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Bill brought to snatch Waqf from Muslims and destroy it: Asaduddin Owaisi

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Waqf Bill: Terming the Waqf Bill 'unconstitutional', AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi opposed the report of the Joint Committee and said that it is a grave violation of Articles 15, 15 and 29, but is being brought to snatch Waqf from Muslims and destroy it. Notably, the Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Waqf Bill was tabled in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Thursday, sparking a massive uproar from the opposition. On tabling of the JPC report on the Waqf Bill in Parliament, AIMIM MP said, "I agree with what members of the JPC have said, this Waqf Bill is not just unconstitutional and a grave violation of Article 15, 15 and 29, but is being brought to snatch Waqf from Muslims and destroy it. On Waqf JPC report tabled in the Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad says, "The Opposition's suggestions regarding the Bill were totally ignored.

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Waqf bill protests rock Bihar Assembly; Lalu, Tejashwi attend AIMPLB dharna
17 hours, 22 minutes ago

Waqf bill protests rock Bihar Assembly; Lalu, Tejashwi attend AIMPLB dharna

Hindustan Times  

The protests against the Waqf Amendment Bill rocked the state assembly while the All India Personal Law Board staged a dharna at Gardanibagh on Wednesday, which was attended by top opposition leaders like RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, leader of the opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Samajwadi party MP Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi and several other prominent leaders. Rashtriya Janata Dal chief …

CM Yogi on Waqf Bill: "If Hindus Are Safe, So Are Muslims" – UP CM’s Big Statement on Land and Security
23 hours, 38 minutes ago

CM Yogi on Waqf Bill: "If Hindus Are Safe, So Are Muslims" – UP CM’s Big Statement on Land and Security

ABP News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a strong statement regarding the Waqf Bill, asserting that both Hindus and Muslims are safe in the state. Speaking in an ANI podcast, CM Yogi addressed concerns about the BJP’s stance on Waqf properties, stating that misconceptions have led people to believe that the party wants to take over mosques. He criticized the …

Protests against Waqf Bill understandable: Omar
2 days, 22 hours ago

Protests against Waqf Bill understandable: Omar

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said protests against the Waqf Bill across the country are understandable as only a particular religion is being “targeted”. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday announced a nationwide agitation against the Waqf Bill, 2024, with large sit-ins planned in front of the state assemblies in Patna and Vijayawada …

Waqf amendments an ‘assault’ on Constitution, says Congress
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Waqf amendments an ‘assault’ on Constitution, says Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Sunday dubbed the controversial Waqf law amendments as an “assault” on the Constitution, and that it attempts to “damage the centuries-old bonds of social harmony” in India. Jairam Ramesh The party’s communications head Jairam Ramesh, in a press statement, claimed that the legislation is “deeply flawed” and that it is part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy …

'Forcefully passed': Karnataka BJP Chief criticises Waqf Amendment Bill
6 days, 23 hours ago

'Forcefully passed': Karnataka BJP Chief criticises Waqf Amendment Bill

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka's Bharatiya Janata Party MLA BY Vijayendra on Thursday criticised the resolution passed by the Karnataka assembly against the Waqf bill, saying that the CM Siddaramaiah-led government had "forcefully passed" it. BJP leader BY Vijayendra The Karnataka government had passed a resolution against the union government's proposed legislation on Wedenesday, amidst protests from the Opposition bench. The motive is clear: …

Resolution against Waqf bill cleared by assembly
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Resolution against Waqf bill cleared by assembly

Hindustan Times  

The state legislative assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution opposing the Centre’s proposed Waqf Bill, citing concerns over its impact on state autonomy and Waqf board administration, amid a walkout by the Opposition. Patil stated that the House unanimously rejected the Waqf Bill, 2024, as it was against the interests of the state’s people. In this context, this House unanimously …

Karnataka Assembly adopts resolutions urging Centre to withdraw Waqf Amendment Bill, new UGC regulations
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1 week ago

Karnataka Assembly adopts resolutions urging Centre to withdraw Waqf Amendment Bill, new UGC regulations

The Hindu  

Continuing on its course of confrontation with the Centre, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to immediately withdraw the Waqf Bill, while terming it as being opposed to the “unanimous expectation of people of Karnataka and its secular principles”. It also passed a resolution opposing the new University Grants Commission regulations pertaining to the …

Karnataka Assembly Passes Resolution Against Waqf Amendment Bill
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Karnataka Assembly Passes Resolution Against Waqf Amendment Bill

ABP News  

The Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution against the Waqf Bill. Karnataka Assembly passes a resolution against Waqf Bill State's Law Minister HK Patil had tabled the resolution. In this context, this House unanimously requests the Central Government to take action without delay to respect the unanimous views of the country by immediately withdrawing the Waqf Bill, 2024," he …

Karnataka Assembly: Congress to move anti-Waqf bill resolution
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Karnataka Assembly: Congress to move anti-Waqf bill resolution

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil will move the anti-Waqf bill resolution in the state legislative assembly on Wednesday. Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil in a statement said that the house unanimously rejected the Waqf Bill, 2024 as it is completely against the universal aspirations of the people of the state and has urged …

‘Muslims Will Never Forgive You’: Owaisi Warns Naidu, Nitish Over Waqf Bill; JPC Chief Calls Protest A ‘Conspiracy’
1 week, 2 days ago

‘Muslims Will Never Forgive You’: Owaisi Warns Naidu, Nitish Over Waqf Bill; JPC Chief Calls Protest A ‘Conspiracy’

ABP News  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, along with several Muslim organisations and opposition leaders, staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital on Monday against the Waqf Bill, 2024. He questioned, “If non-Sikhs cannot be members of Gurdwaras and non-Hindus cannot be part of temple trusts, why can non-Muslims be included in Waqf boards?” #WATCH | Several …

Asaduddin Owaisi slams Modi govt at AIMPLB protest: ‘Waqf Bill aims to snatch Muslim graveyards, dargahs’
1 week, 2 days ago

Asaduddin Owaisi slams Modi govt at AIMPLB protest: ‘Waqf Bill aims to snatch Muslim graveyards, dargahs’

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All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed on Monday that the Waqf Bill is intended to snatch away graveyards, khanqahs, dargahs from Muslims. This Bill is not for saving Waqf property, not for removing encroachers but for ending Waqf property, for snatching away graveyards, khanqahs, dargahs from Muslims,” Owaisi said during the protest at the national capital's iconic Jantar …

Muslim law board stages protest over Waqf bill, BJP says 'inciting riots'
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Muslim law board stages protest over Waqf bill, BJP says 'inciting riots'

India Today  

Members of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, the apex body of Muslim clerics in India, gathered at Delhi's Jantar Man to stage protest against the Waqf, calling it "direct attack" on Muslims. "The Muslim community views this Waqf Amendment Bill as a direct attack on the community," AIMPLB said in a statement last week. #WATCH | All India …

Owaisi joins AIMPLB protest against Waqf Bill: 'Law will snatch away graveyards, Dargahs from Muslims'
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Owaisi joins AIMPLB protest against Waqf Bill: 'Law will snatch away graveyards, Dargahs from Muslims'

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Owaisi joins AIMPLB protest against Waqf Bill: 'Law will snatch away graveyards, Dargahs from Muslims' Waqf Bill: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board is protesting at Jantar Mantar against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. Waqf Bill: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi joined the All India Muslim Personal Law Board's protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill …

Opposition must debate Waqf bill, not walk out: Bengal’s Muslim leaders urge
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Opposition must debate Waqf bill, not walk out: Bengal’s Muslim leaders urge

The Hindu  

Multiple Muslim groups of West Bengal came together on March 8 and made an appeal to opposition MPs in the Parliament to not boycott the discussions on the Waqf bill and walk out. They also said that lack of consultation from Muslim leaders and stakeholders before amending the laws is “unconstitutional and undemocratic which is against the core value of …

Congress will follow 'all democratic routes' to oppose Waqf bill, coordinate with INDIA allies: Jairam Ramesh
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Congress will follow 'all democratic routes' to oppose Waqf bill, coordinate with INDIA allies: Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday said his party will follow "all democratic routes" to oppose the Waqf Bill when it comes up for passage in Parliament and asserted that the INDIA bloc is against the "content, intent and extent" of the proposed legislation. Ahead of the start of the second half of the Budget session, Mr. Ramesh said …

Stormy session likely as Waqf bill set to be tabled in House after Cabinet nod
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Stormy session likely as Waqf bill set to be tabled in House after Cabinet nod

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With the Waqf Bill 2024 expected to be introduced in the second leg of the Budget Session on March 10, Parliament may witness fierce resistance from the Opposition parties determined to block the Bill. According to sources, the Union Cabinet on February 19 approved the updated Waqf Bill with the changes suggested by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, setting …

Cabinet approves revised Waqf Amendment Bill; may be tabled in the upcoming Parliament session: Report
1 month ago

Cabinet approves revised Waqf Amendment Bill; may be tabled in the upcoming Parliament session: Report

Live Mint  

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposed amendments to the Waqf Bill after incorporating changes recommended by the Joint Parliamentary Committee. The panel cleared the bill on January 27, adopting all 14 changes proposed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance members. In August last year, the Union government referred the …

Waqf bill ready for tabling in Parliament, Cabinet approves the proposed law
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Waqf bill ready for tabling in Parliament, Cabinet approves the proposed law

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The Union Cabinet has approved the revised Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, paving the way for its introduction in Parliament. File Photo/PTI The Union Cabinet has approved the revised Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, paving the way for its introduction in Parliament, The Times of India reported, citing sources. In its latest meeting, the Cabinet approved the revised bill after incorporating various …

Waqf Amendment Bill: Modi Cabinet approves key changes, to be tabled in Parliament soon, say reports
1 month ago

Waqf Amendment Bill: Modi Cabinet approves key changes, to be tabled in Parliament soon, say reports

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Waqf Amendment Bill: Modi Cabinet approves key changes, to be tabled in Parliament soon, say reports The Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the revised Waqf Bill 2024 with key changes recommended by the Joint Parliamentary Committee. The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared the amended Waqf Bill, which included suggestions given by …

Union Cabinet approves Waqf bill based on parliamentary panel report: Sources
1 month ago

Union Cabinet approves Waqf bill based on parliamentary panel report: Sources

India Today  

The Union Cabinet has approved the Waqf Bill on the basis of a Joint Parliamentary Committee report which was tabled in Parliament on February 13. The sources said the Union Cabinet approved the report last week, paving the way to introduce the bill, which aims to streamline registration of Waqf properties, in the second half of the Budget Session slated …

SDPI urges political parties to defeat Waqf Amendment Bill
1 month ago

SDPI urges political parties to defeat Waqf Amendment Bill

The Hindu  

State president of Social Democratic Party of India Abdul Majeed has said that the responsibility of defeating the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is on every political party. Addressing a gathering at Tahaffuz-e-Auqaf conference at Heggeri in Hubballi on Tuesday, Mr. Majeed termed the Bill unconstitutional and anti-Muslim and said that every political party …

SDPI’s ‘Waqf Protection Rally’ opposes Waqf Amendment Bill in Kerala
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SDPI’s ‘Waqf Protection Rally’ opposes Waqf Amendment Bill in Kerala

Op India  

On 17th February, the Social Democratic Party of India, the political wing of the now-banned Islamic terrorist outfit Popular Front of India, held a ‘Waqf Protection Rally‘ in Kollam, Kerala. Waqf Amendment Bill Unacceptable Waqf Protection Rally and Grand Conference held at Kollam, Kerala#IndiaAgainstWaqfBill pic.twitter.com/v7EVtQ2VyL — SDPI February 18, 2025 A conference was held after the rally, where the state …

Waqf protection rally and public meeting held
1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf protection rally and public meeting held

The Hindu  

Thodiyoor Muhammed Kunju Moulavi, State general secretary of the Dakshina Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, has said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-controlled Bharatiya Janata Party regime is making a secret attempt to destroy the country’s Constitution and bring in Manusmriti through the Waqf amendment. He was inaugurating a public meeting in Kollam on Monday after a Waqf protection rally organised by the …

IUML will seek legal remedy against Waqf Act amendment, says K.M. Kader Mohideen
1 month, 1 week ago

IUML will seek legal remedy against Waqf Act amendment, says K.M. Kader Mohideen

The Hindu  

The Indian Union Muslim League president, K.M. Kader Mohideen, on Sunday said that his party would take legal remedy to protect the Waqf Act. He told presspersons that the report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill had been tabled in Parliament. Taking exception to the statement of Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren …

CPI MP alleges impropriety of procedure in presenting JPC report on Waqf Amendment Bill
1 month, 1 week ago

CPI MP alleges impropriety of procedure in presenting JPC report on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP of the Communist Party of India Sandosh Kumar P has written to the Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla alleging impropriety of procedure in presenting the Joint parliamentary committee report on Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 in both Houses of Parliament. Kumar also mentioned ‘divergent statements’ concerning the ‘expunction’ made by the union ministers when some members …

Waqf Board amendment Bill dents our rights: Community leaders
1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf Board amendment Bill dents our rights: Community leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Minorities affairs adviser Mohammed Shabbir Ali pointed out that the JPC member Sayed Nazir Hussain had termed the report as being one-sided, while the other members stated that their opinions were ignored. AIMIM chief and Lok Sabha member Asaduddin Owaisi told the media that the Waqf Bill was unconstitutional and violated Articles 14, 15 and 29 of the Constitution. “One …

BJP's Mohsin Raza slams opposition evading discussions on Waqf Bill
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP's Mohsin Raza slams opposition evading discussions on Waqf Bill

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Mohsin Raza on Thursday slammed the opposition for allegedly evading discussions on the Waqf Bill, claiming they are responsible for flawed laws and land occupations in the past. BJP leader Mohsin Raza slams opposition for allegedly evading discussions on the Waqf Bill) Raza argued that the opposition's reluctance to engage in dialogue stems from their culpability in creating …

Waqf Bill report not acceptable at any cost: AIMPLB
1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf Bill report not acceptable at any cost: AIMPLB

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board reacted strongly to the Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Waqf Bill, 2024, which was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, saying that Indian Muslims were completely ignored by the committee and the new law was not acceptable at any cost. AIMPLB vice-president Obaidullah Khan Azmi with president Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, …

JPC Waqf report: AIMPLB to explore legal options
1 month, 1 week ago

JPC Waqf report: AIMPLB to explore legal options

The Hindu  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board will take legal recourse if the Waqf Bill is passed by the Parliament. Ilyas called the Bill “a direct threat to Waqf properties” which “aims to deprive Muslims of their mosques, madrasas, dargahs and graveyards”. “It is unfortunate that the Joint Parliamentary Committee report on Waqf was presented in the Parliament today. At …

Tug Of War Ensues As Govt, Oppn Spar Over 'Omission' Of Dissent Notes On JPC Report On Waqf Bill
1 month, 1 week ago

Tug Of War Ensues As Govt, Oppn Spar Over 'Omission' Of Dissent Notes On JPC Report On Waqf Bill

ABP News  

Amid opposition protests over the joint parliamentary committee's report on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday assured that the dissenting notes from leaders have been included in the report. #WATCH | Delhi: After tabling of JPC report in Parliament today, Chairman of JPC on Waqf Bill, 2024, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal says, "If the …

Waqf Bill JPC report: Opposition MPs warn of Gurdwaras, churches to be targeted next
1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf Bill JPC report: Opposition MPs warn of Gurdwaras, churches to be targeted next

The Hindu  

Opposition MPs on Thursday claimed the report of the joint committee of Parliament on the Waqf bill sought to open the floodgates for targeting land belonging to other religious groups. When the House reconvened, Opposition MPs said their dissent notes were redacted from the report while the government denied the charge. churches… This is an effort by the INDIA bloc …

Opposition protests ‘censoring’ of JPC Waqf report
1 month, 1 week ago

Opposition protests ‘censoring’ of JPC Waqf report

The Hindu  

Opposition members in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha protested against the “censoring” of their dissent notes from the Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Waqf Bill, 2024, which was tabled in Parliament on Thursday. “Don’t show disrespect to the President of India,” Mr. Dhankhar said and urged Mr. Kharge to ask the Opposition members to take their …

Waqf bill report tabled in Parliament, Opposition walks out in protest
1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf bill report tabled in Parliament, Opposition walks out in protest

Firstpost  

The Report tabling of the Waqf Bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha amid strong uproars by opposition parties. Report on the Waqf Bill was tabled on Thursday by the joint committee in the Rajya Sabha amid an uproar in Parliament by opposition parties, leading to their walkout from the House. Vice President Dhankhar said, “Don’t show disrespect to the …

Rajya Sabha: JPC report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill tabled amid ruckus from the opposition
1 month, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha: JPC report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill tabled amid ruckus from the opposition

Op India  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Waqf Bill, 2024, was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid ruckus and continuous sloganeering from opposition members. Earlier today, Jagadambika Pal, BJP MP and Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, said that the JPC will present its report in Parliament after six months of nationwide consultations. Congress …

Breaking News: Opposition Disrupts Rajya Sabha Over Waqf Bill 2024, Session Postponed | ABP NEWS
1 month, 1 week ago

Breaking News: Opposition Disrupts Rajya Sabha Over Waqf Bill 2024, Session Postponed | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The recent proceedings in the Rajya Sabha saw intense discussions regarding the Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. However, the opposition expressed its discontent, citing issues related to the management of Waqf properties, land allocation, and the lack of adequate health centers and educational institutions for the Muslim community. Many felt that these resources should be …

Rajya Sabha: Opposition protests tabling of JPC report on Waqf (amendment) Bill, alleges deletion of dissent notes
1 month, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha: Opposition protests tabling of JPC report on Waqf (amendment) Bill, alleges deletion of dissent notes

The Hindu  

The Opposition on Thursday protested the tabling of the report of Joint Committee on Waqf Bill, criticising the government for censoring their dissent notes. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned briefly amid the uproar by Opposition parties. “Don’t show disrespect to the president of India.” Mr. Dhankhar said and urged Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to ask the opposition members to …

JPC on Waqf Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha, report prepared after touring across country, says chairman
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

JPC on Waqf Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha, report prepared after touring across country, says chairman

India TV News  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Thursday tabled the report on Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha amid a ruckus from the Opposition members. Earlier in the day, BJP MP and Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, Jagadambika Pal said that the JPC presented its report in Parliament after six months of nationwide consultations. According to the List …

Waqf Amendment Bill: What are key differences between old and new law? Check here
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Waqf Amendment Bill: What are key differences between old and new law? Check here

India TV News  

Waqf Amendment Bill: The report of the Joint Committee on Waqf Bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha amid uproar on Thursday. Objective of the Waqf Bill, 2024 The objective of the Waqf Bill, 2024, is to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, to redress the issues and challenges in regulating and managing Waqf properties. The primary …

Amid Waqf report storm in Parliament, Amit Shah says no objection to dissent notes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amid Waqf report storm in Parliament, Amit Shah says no objection to dissent notes

India Today  

Both houses of Parliament witnessed a massive showdown between the NDA and opposition MPs over the report of the joint committee on the Waqf Bill, 2024, which was tabled on Thursday. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha witnessed protests by the opposition, with MPs claiming that portions of dissent notes were removed from the final report. In the …

JPC report on Waqf Bill triggers uproar in Rajya Sabha as Opposition claims dissent was erased
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JPC report on Waqf Bill triggers uproar in Rajya Sabha as Opposition claims dissent was erased

New Indian Express  

Chaos erupted in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday after the Joint Parliamentary Committee tabled its report on the Waqf Bill, as opposition members protested, accusing the government of removing their dissenting notes. "Don't show disrespect to the president of India.," Dhankhar said and urged Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to ask the opposition members to take their seats. Kharge called …

Waqf Bill: House panel report to be tabled in LS on Thursday
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf Bill: House panel report to be tabled in LS on Thursday

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee on the Waqf Bill, 2024, will table the final report in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. According to the ‘List of Business’ of the Lok Sabha secretariat, the the committee’s chairman Jagdambika Pal, along with BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal, will lay on the table the record of evidence given before the Joint Committee of Parliament. …

JPC report on Waqf bill to be tabled in Parliament on February 13: Sources
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JPC report on Waqf bill to be tabled in Parliament on February 13: Sources

India TV News  

The report of the joint committee of Parliament that examines the Waqf Bill will be tabled in the Parliament on February 13, sources at India TV said. The JPC last week adopted by a majority vote said that its report contained changes suggested by members of the ruling BJP, prompting the opposition to dub the exercise an attempt to destroy …

Muslim Groups Plan Supreme Court Challenge to Waqf Bill
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Muslim Groups Plan Supreme Court Challenge to Waqf Bill

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 07, 2025 18:17 IST - 9 MINS READ Opposition parties and Muslim religious organisations have vowed to challenge the controversial Waqf Bill in the Supreme Court if it is passed in Parliament. In the JPC, none of these seven Muslim MPs voted in favour of any of the provisions of the Waqf Bill 2024,” Mahmood further added. …

Waqf JPC chairman blocked Oppn amendments: Owaisi
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf JPC chairman blocked Oppn amendments: Owaisi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has accused Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill of misusing his powers to block key issues raised by Opposition members in their dissent note before submitting the report to Parliament. Speaking to reporters, Owaisi alleged that it was mandatory for the JPC chairman to notify members …

Muslim community has rejected Waqf Bill: Owaisi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Muslim community has rejected Waqf Bill: Owaisi

The Hindu  

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said the Waqf Amendment Bill, in its current form, will lead to social instability as it has been rejected by the Muslim community. Participating in the debate on the President's Address, Mr. Owaisi said that the Bill has been rejected by the entire Muslim community and its implementation would take this country back to …

Waqf Bill | Amendments proposed don’t serve purpose of transparency: Congress
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf Bill | Amendments proposed don’t serve purpose of transparency: Congress

New Indian Express  

Around 15 Tribunals follow this principle of finality, with only high courts having the power to review their decisions. Government Official Roles in Waqf Property Disputes — Instead of Waqf Boards or Tribunals deciding on Waqf properties, the bill allows for government-appointed officials to have the final say, which is a direct conflict of interest. The amendments create an uneven …

Waqf Bill | Oppn charges on dissent note untrue, completely baseless: Jagadambika Pal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf Bill | Oppn charges on dissent note untrue, completely baseless: Jagadambika Pal

New Indian Express  

Jagadambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Panel on Waqf Bill 2024, says the bill is a need of the hour and the report is expected to be tabled during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament. Two Opposition MPs – AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi and Syed Naseer Hussain of Congress — have alleged that their dissent notes to the report have …

Waqf Bill To Tabled in Parliament Amid Opposition Dissent
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf Bill To Tabled in Parliament Amid Opposition Dissent

Deccan Chronicle  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee is scheduled to present its report on the Waqf Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Notably, the revised bill includes a provision ensuring that the benefits of Waqf reach marginalized groups, including the poor, women, and orphans. The Waqf Bill, 2024, seeks to repeal the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923, and amend the Waqf Act, …

Parliament Budget Session: JPC report on Waqf Bill to be tabled in Parliament today amid Opposition’s dissent
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parliament Budget Session: JPC report on Waqf Bill to be tabled in Parliament today amid Opposition’s dissent

Live Mint  

Parliament Budget Session: The report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, 2024, will be presented in the Lok Sabha on Monday, February 3. Jagdambika Pal, the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, along with Bhartiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Sanjay Jaiswal, will present the report in Lok Sabha, according to the List …

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