Waqf Amendment Bill cleared by JPC, 14 proposals moved by NDA members approved
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Waqf Amendment Bill cleared by JPC, 14 proposals moved by NDA members approved

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Wakf Amendment Bill: The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill cleared the bill on Monday, January 27, adopting all 14 changes proposed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance members. Last week, opposition MPs wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to voice their concerns, saying Pal was trying to “steamroll” the Waqf Amendment Bill through, with one eye on the February 5 Delhi Assembly election. In August last year, the Union government referred the Waqf Amendment Bill, which provides for a broad-based composition of the Central Waqf Council and the state Waqf boards, to the JPC for further scrutiny following objections from the Opposition. Wakf Amendment Bill 2024 The bill proposes to revoke several clauses in the existing Waqf Act, the law governing Waqf boards.

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Protests against Waqf Bill understandable: Omar
1 day, 19 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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2 days ago

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
5 days, 19 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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5 days, 22 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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6 days, 11 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 Passes Resolution Against Waqf Amendment Bill
6 days, 13 hours ago

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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6 days, 18 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 …

Breaking: Muslim Organizations Protest Waqf Amendment Bill in Delhi; Opposition Parties Join Demonstration
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Breaking: Muslim Organizations Protest Waqf Amendment Bill in Delhi; Opposition Parties Join Demonstration

ABP News  

Today, Muslim organizations will hold a protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has invited opposition parties to join the demonstration, which will take place from 10 AM to 1 PM. The government claims the bill will benefit poor Muslims, but the AIMPLB has expressed strong opposition, arguing that …

Tariffs, delimitation, Waqfs & ‘Hindi’ imposition: Parliament’s Budget session to resume on a stormy note today
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Tariffs, delimitation, Waqfs & ‘Hindi’ imposition: Parliament’s Budget session to resume on a stormy note today

Live Mint  

The second leg of Parliament’s Budget session will begin today, March 10. The session is expected to begin on a stormy note, with the Opposition planning to corner the Union government on issues like US trade tariffs, alleged manipulation of electoral rolls, Waqf bill, delimitation and the three-language rule in National Education Policy. For its part, the Prime Minister Narendra …

Opposition must debate Waqf bill, not walk out: Bengal’s Muslim leaders urge
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Stormy session likely as Waqf bill set to be tabled in House after Cabinet nod
3 weeks, 5 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
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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

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, 6 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 based on parliamentary panel report: Sources
3 weeks, 6 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 …

Union Cabinet approves Waqf Bill with changes suggested by JPC for introduction in Budget Session
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3 weeks, 6 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, 6 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 …

SDPI urges political parties to defeat Waqf Amendment Bill
3 weeks, 6 days 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Uproar in Parl over JPC report on Waqf Bill
1 month, 1 week ago

Uproar in Parl over JPC report on Waqf Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:The Parliament witnessed massive uproar on Thursday after the government tabled the Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Waqf Bill 2024. Amid uproar over the alleged redaction of certain portions of the dissent notes, which saw a brief adjournment and a walkout by the Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha and adjournment till 2 pm in the Lok Sabha, …

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, 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, 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. …

Will resign from Lok Sabha if Opposition proves that I did not follow norms: Jagdambika Pal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will resign from Lok Sabha if Opposition proves that I did not follow norms: Jagdambika Pal

The Hindu  

Chairman of Parliament’s Joint Committee on Waqf Bill 2024 and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal has denied any “procedural lapses” in the conduct of the panel and challenged the Opposition members that he will resign from the Lok Sabha if they can prove that established parliamentary practices were not followed. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Pal said, “All the members were …

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 …

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 …

Waqf bill: JPC report to be tabled in Parliament today amid row over Opposition's dissent notes
1 month, 3 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 …

Uproar in Parliament over Maha Kumbh stampede, opposition MPs raise slogans
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uproar in Parliament over Maha Kumbh stampede, opposition MPs raise slogans

India Today  

The Budget Session resumed in Parliament on Monday only to be marred by Opposition sloganeering against the January 29 Maha Kumbh stampede that claimed the lives of 30 people. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rebuked the Opposition MPs, and said, "The people of India did not elect you to break tables or raise slogans in Parliament." Meanwhile, the Joint Parliamentary …

JPC report on Waqf Amendment Bill to be tabled in LS on Monday
1 month, 3 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 …

JPC on waqf redacted my dissent note: Asad
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

JPC on waqf redacted my dissent note: Asad

The Hindu  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi, on Friday, alleged that the dissent note he submitted to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, was redacted without his knowledge. The Hyderabad MP purportedly juxtaposed the JPC’s final report with his original dissent note. Among the alleged redacted sections of the dissent note was Mr. Owaisi’s opinion on the …

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 …

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