PM firm on Waqf Act amendment, says Amit Shah; sets date for eliminating Naxalism in Chhattisgarh
4 months, 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 by March 31, 2026 and dared Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to publicly laud Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. The senior BJP leader emphasised that the Centre will push through amendments in the Waqf Act, 1995, despite opposition from INDIA bloc parties. Uddhav ji, listen carefully, you all can protest as much as you want, but Modi ji will amend the Waqf Act, he said, addressing a rally at Umarkhed in Yavatmal district.

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AIMPLB Urges Black Armband Protest Against Waqf Bill on Juma Tul Wida
14 hours, 43 minutes ago

AIMPLB Urges Black Armband Protest Against Waqf Bill on Juma Tul Wida

Deccan Chronicle  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has urged Muslims to wear a black armband on their right hand when they go for Juma prayers on the last Friday of Ramzan as a mark of their protest against the Waqf Bill.AIMPLB general secretary Maulana Mohammed Fazlur Rahim Mujaddidi issued a video appeal posted on the Board's X handle in which …

AIMPLB calls for black-band protest against Waqf Amendment Bill on Jumatul Vida
1 day, 5 hours ago

AIMPLB calls for black-band protest against Waqf Amendment Bill on Jumatul Vida

The Hindu  

A black-band silent protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill, called for by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, will be observed on Friday, which corresponds to Jumatul Vida, the last Friday of Ramzan. A demonstration was also held at Jantar Mantar, where AIMPLB office-bearers and members, including Hyderabad parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi, participated and minced no words in their opposition …

Amendments will cripple Waqf Boards and their autonomy, says T.N. CM Stalin
1 day, 9 hours ago

Amendments will cripple Waqf Boards and their autonomy, says T.N. CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Government intervention Mr. Stalin said the DMK and other parties opposed the Bill introduced in Parliament on August 8, 2024, seeking to amend the Waqf Act, as it would increase the government’s intervention in the administration of Waqf Boards and affect their autonomy and religious rights. He also said the amendments would pave the way …

T.N. Assembly adopts resolution urging Centre to withdraw Waqf (Amendment) Bill
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T.N. Assembly adopts resolution urging Centre to withdraw Waqf (Amendment) Bill

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw the Waqf Bill, 2024, arguing that it was against the interests of Muslims in the country. “But the Union government has introduced the Waqf Bill, 2024, to amend the Waqf Act, 1954, and it will severely affect the Muslim minorities. BJP member Vanathi Srinivasan …

Waqf Amendment Bill will bring transparency, and stop misuse, says Delhi Hajj Committee Chief Kausar Jahan
1 day, 12 hours ago

Waqf Amendment Bill will bring transparency, and stop misuse, says Delhi Hajj Committee Chief Kausar Jahan

Op India  

Clearing the air regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, which is facing resistance from the opposition, the Delhi Hajj Committee Chief Kausar Jahan said that the Bill will bring accountability and transparency in the Waqf Boards. Delhi: On the Waqf Amendment Bill protest, Chairperson of the Delhi State Haj Committee, Kausar Jahan says, "The protest is politically motivated, but the …

Hurts Muslims: Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Centre's Waqf Amendment Bill
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1 day, 18 hours ago

Hurts Muslims: Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Centre's Waqf Amendment Bill

India Today  

Tamil Nadu passed a resolution against the Union Government’s proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, with Chief Minister MK Stalin calling them a direct threat to the rights of minorities and the powers of the Waqf Board. Stalin said the amendments introduced by the BJP-led central government were aimed at weakening the Waqf Board and interfering in the administration of …

Waqf bill protests rock Bihar Assembly; Lalu, Tejashwi attend AIMPLB dharna
2 days, 5 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

CM Yogi on Waqf Bill: "If Hindus Are Safe, So Are Muslims" – UP CM’s Big Statement on Land and Security
2 days, 11 hours ago

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

ABP News  

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

How Congress gave unchecked power to Waqf Boards in India
4 days, 7 hours ago

How Congress gave unchecked power to Waqf Boards in India

Op India  

Waqf has a long, winding history in India. Though the base structure of the Waqf Act was introduced in 1954, the real shift came in 1995 when the Congress-led central government introduced a new Waqf Act. Just before losing the Lok Sabha Elections in 2014, Congress brought amendments to the Waqf Act, handing sweeping powers to the Waqf Boards, including …

Protests against Waqf Bill understandable: Omar
4 days, 10 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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4 days, 16 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
1 week, 1 day 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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1 week, 1 day 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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1 week, 2 days 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
1 week, 2 days 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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1 week, 2 days 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 …

Akhilesh slams BJP’s ‘divisive politics’ over Waqf Amendment Bill
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1 week, 4 days ago

Akhilesh slams BJP’s ‘divisive politics’ over Waqf Amendment Bill

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of creating divisions in society through the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill. His statement came as the All India Muslim Personal Law Board staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Monday against the bill, which also saw support from opposition leaders and religious clerics. All India Muslim Personal Law Board …

‘Muslims Will Never Forgive You’: Owaisi Warns Naidu, Nitish Over Waqf Bill; JPC Chief Calls Protest A ‘Conspiracy’
1 week, 4 days ago

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

ABP News  

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

Asaduddin Owaisi slams Modi govt at AIMPLB protest: ‘Waqf Bill aims to snatch Muslim graveyards, dargahs’
1 week, 4 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Muslim Bodies Protest Against Waqf Bill, Owaisi Reaches Jantar Mantar: Watch
1 week, 4 days ago

Muslim Bodies Protest Against Waqf Bill, Owaisi Reaches Jantar Mantar: Watch

ABP News  

Several Muslim bodies including the All India Muslim Personal Law Board staged a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against the Waqf Bill on Monday. The protest was backed by several political parties, including All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who reached Jantar Mantar. VIDEO | Delhi: Muslim organisations, including All India Muslim Personal Law Board, hold a protest against …

Breaking: Muslim Organizations Protest Waqf Amendment Bill in Delhi; Opposition Parties Join Demonstration
1 week, 4 days ago

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 …

AIMPLB protest against Waqf Bill in New Delhi today; ‘Trying to create hatred among people,’ says JPC chairman
1 week, 4 days ago

AIMPLB protest against Waqf Bill in New Delhi today; ‘Trying to create hatred among people,’ says JPC chairman

Live Mint  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, the apex body of Muslim clerics in India, is organising a protest against the Waqf Bill at Jantar Mantar in the national capital today, March 17. "The Muslim community views this Waqf Amendment Bill as a direct attack on the community," AIMPLB said in a statement last week. Jagadambika Pal, BJP MP and …

Owaisi joins AIMPLB protest against Waqf Bill: 'Law will snatch away graveyards, Dargahs from Muslims'
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1 week, 4 days ago

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

India TV News  

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

Muslim law board stages protest over Waqf bill, BJP says 'inciting riots'
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1 week, 4 days ago

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

India Today  

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

Opposition must debate Waqf bill, not walk out: Bengal’s Muslim leaders urge
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Muslim leaders urge Union govt. to withdraw UMEED Bill
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Muslim leaders urge Union govt. to withdraw UMEED Bill

The Hindu  

Muslim leaders of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi on Saturday urged the Union government to withdraw the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Bill stating that it has intended to acquire waqf properties and take away hold of Muslims over the maintenance of waqf properties. Abdul Nasir Luckystar, president, Dakshina Kannada Waqf Advisory Committee, said that as per the Bill, …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

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

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

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
1 month ago

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

India Today  

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

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

SDPI urges political parties to defeat Waqf Amendment Bill

The Hindu  

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

Waqf changes will be Modi’s bane, warns SDPI
1 month, 1 week ago

Waqf changes will be Modi’s bane, warns SDPI

The Hindu  

The Social Democratic Party of India took out a mega rally upholding the motto ‘protection of Waqf and safety of society’ in Malappuram on Wednesday. Inaugurating the rally and a public meeting, SDPI national general secretary P. Abdul Majeed Faizy warned that the Waqf law amendment would be a ticking time bomb for the Narendra Modi government at the Centre, …

SDPI’s ‘Waqf Protection Rally’ opposes Waqf Amendment Bill in Kerala
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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 …

Waqf Bill report not acceptable at any cost: AIMPLB
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf Bill report not acceptable at any cost: AIMPLB

Hindustan Times  

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

JPC Waqf report: AIMPLB to explore legal options
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Rajya Sabha: JPC report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill tabled amid ruckus from the opposition
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Bill brought to snatch Waqf from Muslims and destroy it: Asaduddin Owaisi
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Waqf Amendment Bill: What are key differences between old and new law? Check here
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Muslim Groups Plan Supreme Court Challenge to Waqf Bill
1 month, 3 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. …

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

Muslim community has rejected Waqf Bill: Owaisi

The Hindu  

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

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Waqf Bill 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, …

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