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 problematic legislation. The JPC report on the Waqf Bill, 2024, was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid protests 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 would present its report in Parliament after six months of nationwide consultations.

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Waqf amendments an ‘assault’ on Constitution, says Congress
1 day, 17 hours 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, 11 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: …

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

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, 4 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 …

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 …

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 …

Opposition's 'gurudwaras, churches next' dig as Waqf report tabled in Rajya Sabha
1 month, 1 week ago

Opposition's 'gurudwaras, churches next' dig as Waqf report tabled in Rajya Sabha

India Today  

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. "When we raised this issue, the minority affairs minister …

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 …

Waqf Report Presented In RS After 6 Months Of Consultations, House Adjourned Amid Ruckus
1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf Report Presented In RS After 6 Months Of Consultations, House Adjourned Amid Ruckus

ABP News  

The report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, 2024, was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The Lok Sabha has also been adjourned till 2 PM after the Opposition raised slogans against the JPC report regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill. Oppn Claims Dissent Notes Removed From JPC Reports DMK MP Mohd Abdulla said that the opposition …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Opposition’s dissent notes removed from Waqf report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opposition’s dissent notes removed from Waqf report

The Hindu  

Significant portions of the dissent notes filed by the Opposition parties were redacted from the 944-page-long final report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, 2024, published by the panel, leading to outrage from the members. Sharing his original 231-page dissent note alongside the redacted one in the final report, AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi, in a post on X, …

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 …

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 …

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

JPC Panel Adopts Amended Waqf Bill; Opposition Calls It 'Unconstitutional', To Give Dissent Note
Top News
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: Opposition leaders submit dissent note, flags 'violation of fundamental rights of Muslims'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf Bill: Opposition leaders submit dissent note, flags 'violation of fundamental rights of Muslims'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Opposition members on Wednesday objected to the proposed omission of the 'waqf by user' clause in the Waqf Amendment Bill, contending that the provision existed since time immemorial. In a dissent note to the report, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the last-minute inclusion of the proviso to the clause omitting 'waqf by user' was "wholly unhelpful" as the …

Our suggestions accepted by Waqf committee: JD(U)
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Our suggestions accepted by Waqf committee: JD(U)

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Janata Dal said on Tuesday that the changes suggested by it have been accepted by the Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the Waqf Bill and accused the opposition of politicising the issue. The BJP's allies like the Telugu Desam Party, JD and the Lok Janshakti Party had come around to endorsing the bill with some amendments in the …

Waqf Bill gets JPC nod with 14 amendments
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf Bill gets JPC nod with 14 amendments

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the contentious Waqf Bill approved it on Monday, setting the tone for its tabling for discussion and passage during the forthcoming Budget session of Parliament. While the panel led by BJP MP Jagadambika Pal adopted 14 amendments suggested by the ruling NDA members, all those proposed by the Opposition were rejected 10:16 by …

Concern in J&K over JPC’s proposed amendments to Waqf Bill
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Concern in J&K over JPC’s proposed amendments to Waqf Bill

The Hindu  

Several J&K political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party, and the Communist Party of India, on Monday expressed concern over the way the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf functioned and proposed amendments. Tarigami also criticised the JPC chairman for “unilaterally rejecting the concerns of opposition on the Waqf Amendment Bill”. Meanwhile, PDP leader and ex-Law …

Waqf Amendment Bill cleared by JPC, 14 proposals moved by NDA members approved
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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, …

Waqf Bill cleared by JPC after adopting all amendments proposed by BJP-led NDA, negating changes by Opposition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Waqf Bill cleared by JPC after adopting all amendments proposed by BJP-led NDA, negating changes by Opposition

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf bill on Monday adopted all amendments proposed by BJP members and negated those by opposition MPs. Opposition MPs proposed amendments in all 44 clauses of the Waqf Bill, seeking to restore the provisions of the existing law, and claimed that the law proposed by the committee in its report would maintain the …

Parliament Waqf panel accepts NDA MPs' amendments, rejects Opposition's changes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parliament Waqf panel accepts NDA MPs' amendments, rejects Opposition's changes

India Today  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Waqf Bill, 2024, adopted all amendments proposed by members of the ruling BJP-led NDA on Monday and rejected every change suggested by opposition members in a clause-by-clause discussion. Some of the amendments adopted include: Two of the Waqf panel members could be Hindus or from any other religion, as clause 11 of the bill …

Kalyan Banerjee, Owaisi other Opposition members suspended from Waqf Bill panel after protests
2 months ago

Kalyan Banerjee, Owaisi other Opposition members suspended from Waqf Bill panel after protests

Hindustan Times  

Opposition members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill were suspended for a day on Friday after protests and allegations that Chairman Jagdambika Pal rushed through the proceedings. The parliamentary committee meeting began on a contentious note, with opposition members arguing they were not given enough time to review the proposed changes to the draft legislation. The committee's …

JPC on Waqf Bill: Huge uproar erupts, Owaisi and 9 other MPs suspended from today's meeting
2 months ago

JPC on Waqf Bill: Huge uproar erupts, Owaisi and 9 other MPs suspended from today's meeting

India TV News  

JPC on Waqf Bill: A dramatic turn of events occurred on Friday during the Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf Bill as chaos erupted among members, forcing marshals to intervene. BJP member Nishikant Dubey moved the motion for suspending the opposition members which was adopted by the committee, BJP member Aparajita Sarangi claimed the conduct of opposition members was …

Amid row over Waqf land, Karnataka government officials to appear before parliamentary panel
3 months ago

Amid row over Waqf land, Karnataka government officials to appear before parliamentary panel

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid a row over Waqf land in Karnataka, officials from the state government are scheduled to appear before the parliamentary panel examining the Waqf Amendment Bill on Thursday. The Joint Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill, chaired by BJP member Jagadambika Pal, is scheduled to hear views from representatives of the governments of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar …

Waqf JPC chief's advice for member Kalyan Banerjee, who made statements ‘outside’
3 months, 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 months, 3 weeks 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. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The parliamentary committee also asked the states to furnish details of the properties that have been claimed …

Andhra scraps state Waqf board's earlier orders issued by YSR Congress regime
3 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Waqf Bill: Joint Committee’s Term Extended Till Budget Session of Parliament in 2025
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Waqf Bill: Joint Committee’s Term Extended Till Budget Session of Parliament in 2025

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted a motion extending the term of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill till the end of the Budget Session of 2025. Follow Parliament Winter Session Day 4 Updates here The motion for extension was adopted just before the House adjourned for the day amid protests by the Opposition over the Adani issue …

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