Opposition leaders walk out of Waqf meeting, demand extension of JPC's tenure
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Opposition leaders walk out of Waqf meeting, demand extension of JPC's tenure

Hindustan Times  

Opposition leaders on Wednesday walked out of the Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that the chairman of the panel expressed his intention of tabling the report's draft in the Lok Sabha on November 29. All opposition leaders have boycotted the JPC's report on the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, and demanded an extension of the committee's tenure, ANI reported. Opposition leaders react AAP MP and JPC member Sanjay Singh said that submitting a draft report before all stakeholders are heard and the JPC tour is complete is "wrong". Notably, the Opposition leaders had earlier met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in connection with their demand to extend the tenure of the JPC on the Waqf Amendment Bill.

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Andhra Pradesh government reconstitutes Waqf Board
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Andhra Pradesh government reconstitutes Waqf Board

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Orders were issued on Friday for the reconstitution of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board under the Waqf Act, 1995 read with amendment 2013 and appointment of Members to the AP State Waqf Board. Subsequently, the government issued an order appointing Ruhullah, elected u/s 14 of the Waqf Act, 1995, and Shaik Khaja, Mutawalli, elected under Section 14 of …

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution seeking withdrawal of Waqf bill, BJP stages walkout
2 weeks, 6 days ago

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution seeking withdrawal of Waqf bill, BJP stages walkout

India TV News  

The West Bengal Assembly passed a resolution on Tuesday urging the withdrawal of the Waqf Bill 2024 in Parliament. The resolution expressed concerns that the bill, if enacted, could disrupt the administration of Waqf properties across the country and called for careful deliberation before making any significant changes to the existing law. The resolution also highlighted fears that several provisions …

Waqf JPC chief's advice for member Kalyan Banerjee, who made statements ‘outside’
3 weeks ago

Waqf JPC chief's advice for member Kalyan Banerjee, who made statements ‘outside’

Hindustan Times  

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who heads the parliamentary committee on the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, lashed out at panel member Kalyan Banerjee for making statements “outside.” Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee. “Kalyan Banerjee is a member of the JPC and he should keep his views before us and not give statements outside,” Pal told ANI on Monday. He was apparently …

Parliamentary panel seeks details of Waqf properties occupied ‘unauthorisedly’ by state governments
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliamentary panel seeks details of Waqf properties occupied ‘unauthorisedly’ by state governments

Hindustan Times  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, 2024, on Sunday sought details from state governments about the accuracy of Waqf properties which, as per the Sachar committee, they had occupied in an unauthorised way, PTI reported citing sources. The parliamentary committee also asked the states to furnish details of the properties that have been claimed by the Waqf board …

Chandrababu Naidu government dissolves Waqf board constituted by YSR Congress regime
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Chandrababu Naidu government dissolves Waqf board constituted by YSR Congress regime

Hindustan Times  

The Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the state Waqf board nominated by the previous YSR Congress regime. The Chandrababu Naidu-led government dissolved the AP Waqf Board in an order dated November 30. Naidu government's order In an order dated November 30, the state government noted that AP State Waqf Board, formed by the YSRC regime, had been non-functional …

Andhra scraps state Waqf board's earlier orders issued by YSR Congress regime
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Andhra scraps state Waqf board's earlier orders issued by YSR Congress regime

India Today  

The N Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP government in Andhra Pradesh has withdrawn earlier orders issued for the state Waqf board by the previous YSR Congress regime and will constitute a new board soon. In an order, the state government said the Waqf board, constituted by the YSR Congress government, had been non-functional since March 2023, and had no representation of scholars …

TMC protests against Waqf Amendment Bill in Kolkata
3 weeks, 2 days ago

TMC protests against Waqf Amendment Bill in Kolkata

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, The TMC Minority Cell held a rally in Kolkata on Sunday to protest the Waqf Amendment Bill, which its leaders alleged was aimed at seizing properties of Muslims. TMC protests against Waqf Amendment Bill in Kolkata Addressing the rally, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee claimed that the BJP-led government at the Centre does not respect the Constitution as it was …

Amid Waqf bill row, Maharashtra's Rs 10 crore boost to state board's functioning
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Amid Waqf bill row, Maharashtra's Rs 10 crore boost to state board's functioning

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has announced an allocation of Rs 10 crore to enhance the functioning and infrastructure of the state's Waqf board. A Maharashtra government resolution regarding the Rs 10 crore allocation to the state Waqf board has been issued by the Department of Minorities. Earlier on Thursday, the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution to extend the tenure of the …

JPC on Waqf Bill gets extension till Budget session
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

JPC on Waqf Bill gets extension till Budget session

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The government will not introduce the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill in the winter session of Parliament, as the Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted the motion to extend the term of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Bill. According to JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal, at the meeting held by the committee on Wednesday, it was discussed that there are …

Parliament Winter Session: No Waqf Bill this time, JPC seeks more time to consult stakeholders amid Govt-Oppn faceoff
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Parliament Winter Session: No Waqf Bill this time, JPC seeks more time to consult stakeholders amid Govt-Oppn faceoff

Live Mint  

Parliament Winter Session: The contentious bill to amend the Waqf Act will not be taken up in this session of Parliament as the joint parliamentary committee set up to scrutinise it on Thursday sought an extension of its November 29 deadline to present its report. The JPC has sought the new deadline to be the last day of the next …

Lok Sabha extends tenure for Waqf Bill Joint Committee amid opposition walkout
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lok Sabha extends tenure for Waqf Bill Joint Committee amid opposition walkout

India Today  

The Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted a resolution to extend the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Waqf Bill till the last day of the Budget session of Parliament next year. The parliamentary panel’s meetings have become a virtual battleground between the opposition and the ruling party members, who have been vociferously debating the changes to the Waqf Bill …

Parliamentary panel on Waqf Bill to seek extension of tenure
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Parliamentary panel on Waqf Bill to seek extension of tenure

The Hindu  

The Joint Committee on Waqf Bill, 2024 is set to move a motion in the Lok Sabha seeking an extension of its tenure to finalise the report on the Bill, shows the Parliamentary agenda for Thursday. Similarly, there are disputes over 123 properties, between the Waqf boards and the Union government,” Jagdambika Pal, Chairperson of the panel, told reporters after …

JPC on Waqf bill to seek extension till end of Budget session next year
3 weeks, 5 days ago

JPC on Waqf bill to seek extension till end of Budget session next year

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf Bill Joint Committee has decided to seek time till the end of the budget session to scrutinise the controversial amendments. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jagdambika Pal, who chairs the panel, will move a formal resolution in the Lok Sabha to seek the House’s approval on Thursday. BJP MP and Waqf …

Opposition MPs storm out of Waqf panel meeting
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Opposition MPs storm out of Waqf panel meeting

The Hindu  

Opposition members stormed out of the meeting of the joint parliamentary committee examining the Waqf Bill, alleging that its proceedings had become a mockery on Wednesday. #WATCH | Delhi: While leaving, Congress MP and Waqf JPC member Gaurav Gogoi says, "We discussed regarding the extension and we expect a motion to be moved to this effect in the House tomorrow." …

Oppn MPs Storm Out Of JPC Meeting On Waqf Bill, Kalyan Banerjee Says 'Entire Proceeding Is A Mockery'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Oppn MPs Storm Out Of JPC Meeting On Waqf Bill, Kalyan Banerjee Says 'Entire Proceeding Is A Mockery'

ABP News  

Opposition members on Wednesday stormed out of the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Waqf Bill, alleging that its proceedings have become a mockery. The opposition leaders left the meeting midway saying that the committee chairman Jagdambika Pal had announced to table the draft of Waqf report of JPC on November 29, which all opposition parties have boycotted. …

JPC on Waqf Bill to seek time to present report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

JPC on Waqf Bill to seek time to present report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:The controversial Waqf Bill, 2024 is unlikely to be introduced in the current winter session of the Parliament as the Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the Bill is likely to move for an extension. Waqf JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal and BJP MP Dilip Saikia are likely to move the motion in Parliament on Thursday to seek more time for the …

Day 3: Houses adjourned; Rahul says 'jail Adani'
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Day 3: Houses adjourned; Rahul says 'jail Adani'

Hindustan Times  

Nov 27, 2024 9:34 AM IST Parliament Winter Session kickstarted on Monday, November 25, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his customary speech and appealing to all the MPs to hold constructive discussions on key issues. Delivering his customary speech at Parliament complex, PM Modi also hit out at the Opposition, saying some members, ‘rejected by the people 80-90 times’, …

Waqf Bill likely to be deferred to Budget Session of Parliament 2025: Sources
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Waqf Bill likely to be deferred to Budget Session of Parliament 2025: Sources

India Today  

The contentious Waqf Amendment Bill, aimed at reforming the management and regulation of Waqf properties across the country, is now likely to be tabled during the Budget Session in February 2025, sources told India Today TV. KEY PROVISIONS OF WAQF BILL The proposed Waqf Bill seeks to address systemic issues and introduce reforms such as: Centralised oversight: Establishing a Central …

Waqf Amendment Bill: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey supports Opposition's demand to extend JPC tenure
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Waqf Amendment Bill: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey supports Opposition's demand to extend JPC tenure

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday sought more time for the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf amendment bill. Opposition members storm out of Waqf panel meeting, return later Earlier in the day, Opposition members stormed out of the meeting of the joint parliamentary committee, alleging that its proceedings had become a mockery. JPC's tenure might be extended …

After Opposition, BJP MP seeks more time for Parliamentary panel on Waqf bill
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

After Opposition, BJP MP seeks more time for Parliamentary panel on Waqf bill

India Today  

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday sought more time for the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf amendment bill, days after Opposition MPs alleged that Chairman Jagdambika Pal was keen to close proceedings by the November 29 deadline in a hurry. Around an hour later, the agitating MPs returned to the meeting as there were indications that JPC Chairman Jagdambika …

Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 was crafted to usurp Waqf properties: Muslim Personal Law Board spokesperson
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 was crafted to usurp Waqf properties: Muslim Personal Law Board spokesperson

The Hindu  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board is not prepared to accept the Waqf Bill even if it is passed by Parliament in its present form. Ilyas, its spokesman, told the media in New Delhi that the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 was crafted to usurp Waqf properties across the country. “The Prime Minister looks for Waqf in the Constitution, but …

PM Modi repurposes Congress weapon for Waqf Bill attack
3 weeks, 6 days ago

PM Modi repurposes Congress weapon for Waqf Bill attack

India Today  

'Samvidhan Khatre me hai', was one message that the Congress amped up in the run up to the Lok Sabha election. But now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to have turned the tables on the Congress, that too on the crucial Waqf Bill, with "Babasaheb's Samvidhan". The phrase "Samvidhan Khatre Me Hai", a rallying cry frequently used by Congress leaders, …

Opposition meets Speaker, seeks extension of JPC on Waqf Bill
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Opposition meets Speaker, seeks extension of JPC on Waqf Bill

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Opposition members part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the Waqf Amendment Bill met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday and urged him for a reasonable extension of the panel’s tenure. In a memorandum to the Speaker, the Opposition also lodged a complaint against panel chairman and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, accusing him of bulldozing the …

Birla may extend tenure of Waqf JPC: Oppn after meeting Speaker
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Birla may extend tenure of Waqf JPC: Oppn after meeting Speaker

Hindustan Times  

A group of Opposition leaders on Monday said Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla may extend the tenure of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf Bill even as the Bharatiya Janata Party, buoyed by its recent victory in Maharashtra, is keen to pass the controversial bill in the ongoing winter session of Parliament. Birla may extend tenure of Waqf …

Resolution opposing Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 to be tabled in WB Assembly
4 weeks ago

Resolution opposing Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 to be tabled in WB Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal Parliamentary Affairs minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay on Monday said that a resolution opposing the Waqf Bill, 2024 will be tabled in the state Assembly but the date has not yet been fixed. Talking to reporters on the first day of the West Bengal Assembly winter session, he said that the date on which the resolution opposing the contentious …

Opposition MPs write to LS Speaker Om Birla to extend Waqf JPC tenure
4 weeks ago

Opposition MPs write to LS Speaker Om Birla to extend Waqf JPC tenure

Hindustan Times  

Opposition MPs on Monday requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to extend the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, 2024 owing to the pendency of views being shared by various stakeholders. “At the same time, various state governments including Bihar, New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are yet to be present before the Committee,” it said, adding …

‘Illogical, anti-democratic’: Muslim Personal Law Board reacts to Waqf Bill
4 weeks ago

‘Illogical, anti-democratic’: Muslim Personal Law Board reacts to Waqf Bill

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Parliament winter session beginning on November 25, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board has opposed the Waqf Bill, describing it as “undemocratic” and “unconstitutional.” Muslims participate in a rally to protest Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 at Esplanade in Kolkata on November 19. At its two-day conference, which started on Sunday in Bengaluru, the AIMPLB discussed several …

Centre's Waqf Amendment Bill crafted to 'usurp' properties, alleges AIMPLB
4 weeks ago

Centre's Waqf Amendment Bill crafted to 'usurp' properties, alleges AIMPLB

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Monday alleged that the Centre's Waqf Bill, 2024 was crafted to "usurp" the Waqf properties across the country. Boards' convention felt that Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 was cannily crafted to usurp the waqf properties spread throughout the country, Ilyas told reporters here. Ilyas said all the proposed 44 amendments and their …

Activists urge TDP, JSP to oppose Waqf Amendment Bill
4 weeks ago

Activists urge TDP, JSP to oppose Waqf Amendment Bill

The Hindu  

The Secular Constitution Protection Forum and speakers at a meeting organised by it on Sunday demanded the Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena Party to oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill. Home Minister Amit Shah is in a tearing hurry to pass the bill before the Joint Parliamentary Committee report even reached Parliament. Communist Party of India-Marxist State secretary V. Srinivasa …

Muslim Unions Demand Centre to Repeal Waqf Amendment Bill
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Muslim Unions Demand Centre to Repeal Waqf Amendment Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Muslim religious heads, unions, and Jamaats have unanimously opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, proposed by the BJP-led NDA government, demanding its immediate withdrawal. Under the aegis of the Loukika Rajyanga Parirakshana Vedika, various Muslim outfits and Jamaats organised a ‘Waqf Bachao’ meeting at Makineni Basava Punnaiah Vignana Kendram in Vijayawada on Sunday. CPM state secretary V. Srinivas Rao …

BJD demands withdrawal of Waqf (Amendment) Bill
4 weeks, 1 day ago

BJD demands withdrawal of Waqf (Amendment) Bill

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The BJD on Sunday demanded the withdrawal of the Waqf Bill and announced that the party MPs will strongly oppose it in Parliament. Alleging that primary stakeholders, particularly the Muslim community, were not consulted prior to the introduction of the amendment bill in Parliament, the memorandum said such an approach undermined the democratic principles of inclusivity and participation. For …

Opposition Demands Extension of JPC on Waqf Bill
1 month ago

Opposition Demands Extension of JPC on Waqf Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Opposition members on Thursday demanded extension of the tenure of the Joint Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill, contending that they need more time to study the changes to the draft legislation. At a huddle of the committee, Chairman and BJP member Jagdambika Pal announced that Thursday’s meeting would be the last sitting of the panel and a draft …

Panel’s head says Waqf draft report ready, Oppn pushes for extension
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1 month ago

Panel’s head says Waqf draft report ready, Oppn pushes for extension

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Jagdambika Pal, the chairman of the joint parliamentary committee looking into the controversial Waqf bill, indicated on Thursday that the panel may soon start the process of adopting the draft report even as Opposition members of the panel remained adamant about further discussions and said they might meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on …

PM firm on Waqf Act amendment, says Amit Shah; sets date for eliminating Naxalism in Chhattisgarh
1 month, 1 week ago

PM firm on Waqf Act amendment, says Amit Shah; sets date for eliminating Naxalism in Chhattisgarh

New Indian Express  

CHANDRAPUR / YAVATMAL / HINGOLI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted Prime Minister Narendra Modi was determined to amend the Waqf Act despite resistance from key opposition leaders like Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Addressing three election rallies in Maharashtra during the day in support of Mahayuti candidates, he declared the Modi government will eliminate Naxalism from Chhattisgarh …

Anti-Waqf Amendment Bill protest march to Delhi ahead of Parliament session
1 month, 1 week ago

Anti-Waqf Amendment Bill protest march to Delhi ahead of Parliament session

India Today  

Muslim scholars and community leaders in Jaipur on Sunday announced a march to Delhi on November 24, ahead of the upcoming Parliament session, to protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill. The decision was taken at a protest event in Jaipur, which was attended by Waqf Board members, representatives from the Ajmer Dargah, a Congress MLA and a member of the …

JPC on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 arrives in Odisha for stakeholder consultations
1 month, 1 week ago

JPC on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 arrives in Odisha for stakeholder consultations

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: A five-member team from the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Waqf Bill, 2024, arrived in Odisha on Sunday, ahead of scheduled consultations with stakeholders in the state capital on Monday. The team’s visit is part of a nationwide tour to gather input on proposed changes to the administration and governance of Waqf properties across the country. The committee's visit …

Opposition MPs surprised as Waqf panel's tour meetings lack quorum; Chairman calls it 'informal exercise'
1 month, 1 week ago

Opposition MPs surprised as Waqf panel's tour meetings lack quorum; Chairman calls it 'informal exercise'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Several opposition MPs of the parliamentary committee examining the Waqf Bill have suggested that the assurance they received after meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has not been met and have accused the panel chairman of going ahead with a tour of states despite his meetings lacking even the quorum. Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the Joint Committee of …

JPC to submit report on Waqf Bill in Parliament's winter session
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JPC to submit report on Waqf Bill in Parliament's winter session

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Chairman of Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill, 2024, Jagdambika Pal and committee member, Brij Lal visited Guwahati, Assam on Friday, to take in the views of different stakeholders. The committee would meet with Assam government representatives, Waqf boards across the North-East and other minority institutions to prepare a comprehensive report on the Waqf amendment. "We are in exercise …

Opposition MPs up ante, say will boycott next round of JPC meet on Waqf Bill
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opposition MPs up ante, say will boycott next round of JPC meet on Waqf Bill

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Two days after meeting with the Lok Sabha Speaker to protest the functioning of the Joint Parliamentary Committee regarding the Waqf Bill, the Opposition MPs of the panel have decided to boycott the upcoming meetings scheduled for November 9-14. The panel is set to embark on a five-state tour from Saturday and will hold meetings in Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, …

Waqf JPC Chairman Visits Vijayapura
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf JPC Chairman Visits Vijayapura

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayapura: The Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairperson on the Waqf Bill Jagdambika Pal visited Vijayapura to address growing concerns among Karnataka’s farmers regarding the alleged misuse of Waqf property laws. Farmers and seers, led by Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje and MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, have been holding an indefinite protest in Vijayapura for the past four days. He also highlighted the …

Waqf Bill: Oppn members of JPC to boycott next round of meetings
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Waqf Bill: Oppn members of JPC to boycott next round of meetings

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Alleging high-handedness and arbitrary action of the chairman of the JPC on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday said opposition members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee will boycott the next round of meetings beginning November 9. Banerjee, a member of the JPC on the Waqf Amendment Bill, said the chairman of the JPC, BJP's …

Opposition members will boycott next JPC meeting: Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opposition members will boycott next JPC meeting: Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee

The Hindu  

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday said Opposition members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee will boycott the next round of meetings set to begin on November 9. In a meeting jointly held by Mr. Banerjee and fellow Trinamool MP Nadimul Haque, the former laid out a series of accusations against the JCP chairman. Pointing out that the Opposition had …

Waqf Amendment Bill: JPC chairman Jagadmabika Pal visits Karnataka's Hubballi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf Amendment Bill: JPC chairman Jagadmabika Pal visits Karnataka's Hubballi

New Indian Express  

Hubballi: Amidst controversy over the Waqf Board issuing notices to farmers and others to clear encroachment, the BJP staging a protest, and the State government’s reservation to his visit, Jagadmabika Pal, chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Wakf Amendment Bill, 2024, met with aggrieved people in Hubballi on Thursday. Against the backdrop of the farmers, heads of religious places …

Opposition MPs say they may disassociate with Waqf committee, protest Chair's 'unilateral' decisions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opposition MPs say they may disassociate with Waqf committee, protest Chair's 'unilateral' decisions

The Hindu  

Opposition MPs in the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf Bill are likely to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday over its chairperson Jagdambika Pal's alleged unilateral decisions and attempts to "bulldoze" proceedings without giving them reasonable time to prepare. Claiming that they have been "stonewalled" during the committee's proceedings, opposition MPs have written in their letter, which they …

Fact Check: Did govt roll out phone number to seek suggestions on Waqf Amendment Bill? Know truth
3 months ago

Fact Check: Did govt roll out phone number to seek suggestions on Waqf Amendment Bill? Know truth

India TV News  

Fact Check: The Waqf Amendment Bill has been sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. The claim suggests that by giving a missed call to this number, people can vote in favour of the Waqf Amendment Bill and support the demand to abolish the Waqf Board. Viral post about the Waqf Amendment Bill After the Waqf Amendment Bill was introduced in …

Muslim bodies present divergent views over Waqf bill amendments
3 months ago

Muslim bodies present divergent views over Waqf bill amendments

Hindustan Times  

A body of Pasmanda or backward Muslims offered broad support to the Waqf amendment bill but demanded inclusion of their representatives and women in waqf boards and waqf council, while the All India Muslim Personal Law board, a key body of the community, called the bill as a “strange exercise”. The AIMPLB said prior to the proposed Waqf amendment bill, …

Sarwar Chishti of Ajmer Dargah, who has a history of making anti-Hindu remarks, encourages Muslims to run riots over Waqf Amendment Bill
3 months, 1 week ago

Sarwar Chishti of Ajmer Dargah, who has a history of making anti-Hindu remarks, encourages Muslims to run riots over Waqf Amendment Bill

Op India  

A video of Sarwar Chishti, a member of the Anjuman Committee of the Ajmer dargah, went viral on social media on Wednesday. Chishti lamented, “The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 has been brought in by the government. In 2020, Chishti glorified the Islamic terror outfit ‘People’s Front of India ’ as an organisation that was supposedly “trying to save the Indian …

At JPC Meeting on Waqf Amendment, Opposition Says Officials 'Unprepared', Govt Hits Back
3 months, 2 weeks ago

At JPC Meeting on Waqf Amendment, Opposition Says Officials 'Unprepared', Govt Hits Back

News 18  

The third meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee that has been formed to look into the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 met in Parliament on Thursday. Opposition MPs said the officials chose to buy time and said that they would give a written written response. Sources said that during the course of the meeting, while the railway officials were making a …

Joint panel meeting on Waqf Bill witnesses heated debate
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Joint panel meeting on Waqf Bill witnesses heated debate

The Hindu  

At a stormy eight-hour-long second sitting of Parliament’s Joint Committee on Waqf Bill 2024, there was a heated exchange between the Opposition and the government members, especially on the clause allowing the District Collector to be the final arbitrator on Waqf properties. The argument arose in the second half of the deliberations when advocate Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi, who had deposed …

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