Union Cabinet approves Waqf bill based on parliamentary panel report: Sources
3 weeks, 2 days 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 to commence on March 10. In January, the parliamentary committee adopted all amendments to the Waqf bill proposed by members of the ruling BJP-led NDA and rejected every change suggested by Opposition members in a clause-by-clause discussion. The Waqf Bill proposes a complete overhaul of the governance of Waqf boards, which oversee properties donated for religious and charitable purposes by the Muslim community.

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'Forcefully passed': Karnataka BJP Chief criticises Waqf Amendment Bill
2 days, 6 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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2 days, 9 hours ago

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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2 days, 21 hours 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: Congress to move anti-Waqf bill resolution
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3 days, 4 hours ago

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 …

Stormy session likely as Waqf bill set to be tabled in House after Cabinet nod
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 2 days 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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3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

India TV News  

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 with changes suggested by JPC for introduction in Budget Session
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Union Cabinet approves Waqf Bill with changes suggested by JPC for introduction in Budget Session

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet at its meeting on February 19, approved the updated Waqf Bill with the changes suggested by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, led by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, sources said. Now with the approval of the Union Cabinet, the government has paved the way to introduce the bill, which aims to streamline registration of Waqf properties, in …

Union Cabinet okays Waqf Bill based on JPC report, may be introduced in upcoming Parliament session
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Union Cabinet okays Waqf Bill based on JPC report, may be introduced in upcoming Parliament session

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet at its meeting on February 19, approved the updated Waqf Bill with the changes suggested by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, led by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, sources said. Now with the approval of the Union Cabinet, the government has paved the way to introduce the bill, which aims to streamline registration of Waqf properties, in …

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 …

Row erupts in Parliament after Waqf JPC submits its report on bill
1 month, 1 week ago

Row erupts in Parliament after Waqf JPC submits its report on bill

Hindustan Times  

The joint parliamentary committee examining controversial amendments to the Waqf bill submitted its report to both Houses on Thursday, triggering chaos and disruptions as the Opposition protested against the alleged deletion of parts of their dissent notes in the report. Opposition MPs raise slogans against the JPC report regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Bill brought to snatch Waqf from Muslims and destroy it: Asaduddin Owaisi
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1 month, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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 …

Amid Waqf report storm in Parliament, Amit Shah says no objection to dissent notes
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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. …

JPC Recommends Key Amendments in Waqf Bill, Proposes New Clause on Property Disputes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JPC Recommends Key Amendments in Waqf Bill, Proposes New Clause on Property Disputes

ABP News  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill has recommended significant changes in its exclusive report, suggesting key modifications to the existing Waqf Act. According to sources, the committee has proposed adding a new clause stating that if a religious site is not disputed, it will be considered Waqf property. Additionally, it has recommended granting investigation rights to officials …

Waqf Bill | Amendments proposed don’t serve purpose of transparency: Congress
1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Waqf bill: JPC report to be tabled in Parliament today amid row over Opposition's dissent notes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf bill: JPC report to be tabled in Parliament today amid row over Opposition's dissent notes

Hindustan Times  

The Jagdambika Pal-led Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Waqf Bill, 2024, will on Monday be tabled in Parliament, where Budget Session is underway. Chairman of JPC on Waqf Bill, 2024, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal submits the final report on Waqf Bill to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, at Parliament in New Delhi on Thursday. Jagdambika Pal met with Lok …

JPC report on Waqf Amendment Bill to be tabled in LS on Monday
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JPC report on Waqf Amendment Bill to be tabled in LS on Monday

Deccan Chronicle  

According to the Lok Sabha’s list of business, Mr Pal, who serves as the chairman of the JPC on the Waqf Bill, along with BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal will present the report in both Hindi and English. However, Opposition MPs like Congress’ Syed Naseer Hussain and Mohammad Jawaid and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed that sections of their dissent note …

Mehbooba Mufti seeks AP, Bihar CMs’ help for stopping Waqf amendments
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mehbooba Mufti seeks AP, Bihar CMs’ help for stopping Waqf amendments

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and leader of regional People’s Democratic Party Mehbooba Mufti has sought the help of chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Bihar on the Waqf Amendment Bill which has been termed as being “deeply divisive” and harmful to the interests of the country’s Muslims by her. Ms. Mufti has in a joint letter sent …

India’s Waqf Bill 2024: Major Changes to Muslim Property Law Face Opposition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India’s Waqf Bill 2024: Major Changes to Muslim Property Law Face Opposition

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 31, 2025 09:45 IST - 7 MINS READ The controversial Waqf Amendment Bill is set to create a heated debate in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. “Ignoring our claims, the Chairman moved our amendments on our behalf, conducted headcounts as per his discretion, and summarily rejected them.”Joint statement by 10 Opposition members Opposition members had proposed …

Expect restoration of Statehood in this Parliament session: National Conference
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Expect restoration of Statehood in this Parliament session: National Conference

The Hindu  

The National Conference on Thursday expressed the hope that the upcoming Parliament session will see the restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Waqf Bill ‘unjust’ Mr. Sadiq also shared the party’s stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill, terming it “unjust”. There are genuine apprehensions that amendments to the Waqf Act will impact properties of Muslims.” He said amendments to …

Waqf panel: Complete mockery of Parliamentary traditions; farce, says Jairam Ramesh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf panel: Complete mockery of Parliamentary traditions; farce, says Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

The Opposition expressed strong protests at an all-party meeting against the functioning of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday, claiming that such panels have been reduced to a "farce". "In the traditional pre-session all-Party meeting this morning, all Opposition leaders have expressed their strongest protest on how the JPC on …

Watch | Explained: What are the key changes proposed in the Waqf Amendment Bill?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch | Explained: What are the key changes proposed in the Waqf Amendment Bill?

The Hindu  

Watch | Explained: What are the key changes proposed in the Waqf Amendment Bill? The Waqf Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 8 last year, was referred to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee, chaired by BJP leader Jagdambika Pal, for consultation. Notably, the committee has so far proposed 572 amendments to the draft Bill. What are some of …

Waqf Amendment Bill: JPC submits report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf Amendment Bill: JPC submits report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

The Hindu  

The joint committee of Parliament examining the Waqf Bill submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday. The panel on Wednesday adopted by a majority vote its report that contained changes suggested by members of the ruling BJP, prompting the opposition to dub the exercise an attempt to destroy Waqf boards. The Joint Committee of Parliament on …

Oppn members hit out: Waqf panel an ‘eyewash’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Oppn members hit out: Waqf panel an ‘eyewash’

Hindustan Times  

Opposition members on Wednesday alleged that several provisions in the revised draft of the Waqf Bill, 2024 undermine the federal structure, and expressed concerns over the process followed by the joint parliamentary committee that overlooked their amendments before adopting the report. In his dissent note, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi apparently said that changing the name of the Waqf Act, 1995 …

Waqf Bill: JPC Adopts Draft Legislation with 14 Amendments
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf Bill: JPC Adopts Draft Legislation with 14 Amendments

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Joint Parliament Committee examining the Waqf Bill on Wednesday adopted the draft legislation with 14 amendments as suggested by the NDA members. These will destroy the Waqf Board and increase interference of the Central government in their functioning," said Mr Owaisi, adding the evacuee properties could also be taken over by the government now "This will not …

JPC Panel Adopts Amended Waqf Bill; Opposition Calls It 'Unconstitutional', To Give Dissent Note
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

JPC Panel Adopts Amended Waqf Bill; Opposition Calls It 'Unconstitutional', To Give Dissent Note

ABP News  

The Joint Committee of Parliament chairperson Jagdambika Pal said that the panel adopted the Waqf Bill draft report and the amended version of the proposed law with a majority vote on Wednesday. #WATCH | Chairman of JPC on Waqf Bill, 2024, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal says," The draft report and amended bill has been adopted by a majority. #WATCH | …

Parliamentary Panel clears report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill; Opposition slams its provisions as ‘unconstitutional’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parliamentary Panel clears report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill; Opposition slams its provisions as ‘unconstitutional’

The Hindu  

Parliament’s Joint Committee on Waqf Bill 2024 adopted its report by a majority vote on Wednesday, clearing the deck for the government to move the Bill during the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. While AIMIM’s Asaddudin Owaisi, who filed a 231-page dissent note, said the 1995 Act did not create Waqf by user but merely gave it statutory recognition. Weighing …

Waqf bill revision aims to ensure transparency, justice: Yogi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf bill revision aims to ensure transparency, justice: Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the waqf bill was being revised to meet the needs of modern times and hoped the new law would be implemented after the next session of Parliament. “Just as the Citizenship Amendment Act was implemented to benefit minorities from neighbouring countries, the amended waqf bill will also be enforced,” the CM …

JPC accepts Waqf draft report by 14 to 11 votes, opposition to give 'dissent note'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JPC accepts Waqf draft report by 14 to 11 votes, opposition to give 'dissent note'

India TV News  

JPC accepts Waqf draft report by 14 to 11 votes, opposition to give 'dissent note' The bill aims to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, to address issues and challenges in regulating and managing waqf properties. Asaduddin Owaisi on Waqf Amendment Bill On the meeting of JPC on Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi said," We received the 655-page …

Waqf panel exceeded limits, alleges Muslim Personal Law Board
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf panel exceeded limits, alleges Muslim Personal Law Board

The Hindu  

The Muslim Personal Law Board has come down heavily on the allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party for supporting the Waqf Bill and appealed to the Opposition to unite to defeat the Bill in the Parliament. Alleging that the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill “exceeded its limits and flouted democratic conventions”, the Board alleged that Muslim sentiments were …

Waqf JPC member A Raja rues 655-page report: 'Meeting at 10 am, got it now'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf JPC member A Raja rues 655-page report: 'Meeting at 10 am, got it now'

Hindustan Times  

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP A Raja, who is a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill, hit out at the panel, calling it a “farce”. “The Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill has been reduced to a farce. The committee headed by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, is set to meet on Wednesday to adopt its draft report, which is …

Muslim Rashtriya Manch hails Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 clearance, calls it ‘new beginning’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Muslim Rashtriya Manch hails Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 clearance, calls it ‘new beginning’

Hindustan Times  

The Muslim Rashtriya Manch Convener Shahid Sayeed on Tuesday welcomed the clearance of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 and termed it a significant move towards empowering underprivileged communities. Meanwhile, Shahid Akhtar, a prominent MRM member, called the Waqf Amendment Bill a "landmark step" for social equality and development adding that it was a "new beginning" for the society. Waqf Bill …

J&K CM Omar Abdullah pins hopes on the Parliament consultations on issues of UCC, Waqf bill
1 month, 3 weeks ago

J&K CM Omar Abdullah pins hopes on the Parliament consultations on issues of UCC, Waqf bill

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday pinned hopes on the process of consultation and Parliament on the contentious issues of the implementation of Uniform Civil Code and the Waqf bill in the country. It’s the Parliament that will take the decision on implementing the UCC and not individual States.” The Chief Minister also supported the ongoing consultation …

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