Govt fully prepared to table Waqf bill, some parties seeking to stoke tensions in society: Rijiju
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Govt fully prepared to table Waqf bill, some parties seeking to stoke tensions in society: Rijiju

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted on Monday that the government is fully prepared to table the amended Waqf bill in Parliament, as he accused some political parties and organisations of seeking to foment unrest in society and mislead people over its provisions. Govt fully prepared to table Waqf bill, some parties seeking to stoke tensions in society: Rijiju With Parliament reconvening on Tuesday following the weekend and Eid holiday, he said the timing of the bill's introduction will be decided following consultations after Parliament meets but he wants it passed as soon as possible. Speaking to reporters, Rijiju accused some political parties and organisations, a clear reference to the opposition and Muslim bodies, of resorting to lies to mislead society and stoke tensions, while insisting that the bill is in the interest of Muslims. Asked if all the NDA parties support the bill, he claimed that not only the ruling alliance but also many MPs of the opposition INDIA bloc have urged him to table the proposed law quickly.

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Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha tomorrow; INDIA bloc holds strategy meet, BJP issues whip
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10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha tomorrow; INDIA bloc holds strategy meet, BJP issues whip

Hindustan Times  

The Lok Sabha will take up the contentious Waqf Bill for discussion and passage on Wednesday, setting the stage for a showdown between the Narendra Modi-led government and the Opposition's India bloc.Earlier today, minorities and parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters that the Lok Sabha's business advisory committee, which includes leaders from all major parties and is chaired by …

Waqf Amendment Bill: BJP’s only aim is to gain votes, says Akhilesh Yadav
11 hours, 18 minutes ago

Waqf Amendment Bill: BJP’s only aim is to gain votes, says Akhilesh Yadav

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, reaffirmed his party’s stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that they will oppose it. Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav speaks to the media at Parliament premises during the Budget session, in New Delhi on Tuesday Speaking to the media in Delhi on Tuesday, Yadav said, “The BJP …

Muslim body AIMPLB urges 'secular parties' to not vote in favour of Waqf Bill
13 hours, 41 minutes ago

Muslim body AIMPLB urges 'secular parties' to not vote in favour of Waqf Bill

Hindustan Times  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has issued an appeal to all secular political parties, including the allies of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and MPs, to strongly oppose the Waqf Bill, which will be taken up for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha on April 2. "All India Muslim Personal Law Board has appealed to all secular …

Waqf Bill to be tabled tomorrow: BJP, Samajwadi Party issue whip to all Lok Sabha MPs
17 hours, 55 minutes ago

Waqf Bill to be tabled tomorrow: BJP, Samajwadi Party issue whip to all Lok Sabha MPs

Live Mint  

The Waqf Bill will be tabled in Lok Sabha on Wednesday 2 April. On Tuesday, both Bharatiya Janata Party and Samajwadi Party issued whip to all their Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the parliament tomorrow. The Waqf Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha on 8 August 2024, seeks to reform the management of waqf properties in India. …

‘Barbaad bill’: Owaisi slams Waqf amendment bill as ‘unconstitutional’, demands answers
19 hours, 34 minutes ago

‘Barbaad bill’: Owaisi slams Waqf amendment bill as ‘unconstitutional’, demands answers

Hindustan Times  

Criticising the Waqf Amendment Bill, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that this bill is unconstitutional and a "grave violation" of Articles 14, 25, 26 and 29 of the Indian Constitution. Owaisi said that this is not Waqf Bill, rather it's a "Waqf Barbaad Bill." The AIMIM chief further questioned NDA allies Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu, Chirag Paswan and …

Nitish Kumar's party to support Waqf Bill after reviewing amendments: Sources
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Nitish Kumar's party to support Waqf Bill after reviewing amendments: Sources

India Today  

With the Waqf Bill, 2024 all set to be tabled in Lok Sabha tomorrow, Janata Dal United has taken a cautious stand with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conveying his concerns regarding the proposed changes to the contentious bill to the top leadership of the BJP. The Waqf Bill, which was amended after the report of a joint parliamentary panel, …

Waqf bill: Cong issues whip to its LS MPs for next 3 days
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Waqf bill: Cong issues whip to its LS MPs for next 3 days

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the government bringing the Waqf bill amendments, the Congress on Tuesday issued a whip to all its MPs in the Lok Sabha, ensuring their presence in the House for the next three days, sources said. The Congress party issued the three-line whip after the government made it clear that the contentious Waqf Bill will be taken …

Waqf showdown: INDIA bloc meets to formulate joint strategy to oppose Bill in Parliament
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Waqf showdown: INDIA bloc meets to formulate joint strategy to oppose Bill in Parliament

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Opposition INDIA bloc on Tuesday presented a united face as they discussed their joint strategy to oppose the Waqf Bill in Parliament which will be taken up for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha first. The opposition parties held a meeting in the Parliament House to discuss and formulate their strategy as a showdown over the …

Ahead of Waqf bill war in Parliament, a look at what fuelled the controversy
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Ahead of Waqf bill war in Parliament, a look at what fuelled the controversy

India Today  

The relative lull seen in the second part of the Budget session is set to end on Wednesday as the Centre tables the contentious Waqf Bill, with a showdown expected between the ruling NDA and the opposition. The bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act of 1995 that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims, was initially tabled …

Govt likely to table Waqf Bill in House on April 2
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Govt likely to table Waqf Bill in House on April 2

Hindustan Times  

The Union government may bring The Waqf Bill for passage in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday in the last week of the budget session amid a stiff resistance of the Opposition parties. Urging lawmakers to participate in the discussion on the Bill, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said: “It is my special appeal to everybody, when we are preparing to …

Opposition misleading Muslims on Waqf Bill: Rijiju
1 day, 11 hours ago

Opposition misleading Muslims on Waqf Bill: Rijiju

The Hindu  

Amid countrywide protests against the Waqf Bill, 2024, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday slammed the Opposition parties for allegedly misleading people from the Muslim community on the Bill. Mr. Rijiju’s statement came ahead of the Union government’s proposed plan to table the Bill in Parliament on April 2. The Minister said that the Opposition parties are misleading ‘innocent …

Catholic bishops organisation backs Waqf amendment bill, seeks unbiased approach from political parties
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Catholic bishops organisation backs Waqf amendment bill, seeks unbiased approach from political parties

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, An organisation of Catholic Bishops on Monday came out in support of the amendments to the Central Waqf Act, contending that some of its provisions were inconsistent with the Constitution and secular democratic values of the country. Catholic bishops organisation backs Waqf amendment bill, seeks unbiased approach from political parties The Catholic Bishops Conference of India also urged …

People trying to create unrest over Waqf bill, spreading lies: Kiren Rijiju
2 days, 4 hours ago

People trying to create unrest over Waqf bill, spreading lies: Kiren Rijiju

India Today  

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday accused the Opposition of spreading misinformation on the Waqf Bill and urged them to raise the objections properly during discussion in Parliament. Addressing a press conference today, Rijiju said calling the Waqf bill "unconstitutional" was the biggest lie. Urging the Opposition to participate in the discussion about when the bill will be …

Waqf bill to be presented in Lok Sabha on April 2: Sources
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2 days, 4 hours ago

Waqf bill to be presented in Lok Sabha on April 2: Sources

India Today  

The amended Waqf Bill, which was sent to a joint parliamentary committee in August 2024, is scheduled to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on April 2, sources told India Today TV. “There are some groups, especially people from political parties, trying to mislead people over the Waqf Amendment Bill. VIDEO | On people wearing black armband in protest of …

Waqf Bill should be called 'looters (amendment) law': Asaduddin Owaisi
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3 days, 14 hours ago

Waqf Bill should be called 'looters (amendment) law': Asaduddin Owaisi

Hindustan Times  

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday criticised the ruling Central government over the Waqf Bill, alleging it should be called a 'looters law' as the BJP-led regime wants to take away waqf properties. Referring to Union home minister Amit Shah's reported remarks that one cannot approach courts against the waqf tribunal, Owaisi alleged that Shah was “lying”, according to PTI. …

Waqf Bill will be introduced in ongoing Budget session of Parliament: Amit Shah, amid protests by Muslim groups
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Waqf Bill will be introduced in ongoing Budget session of Parliament: Amit Shah, amid protests by Muslim groups

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on March 28 that the Waqf Bill will be reintroduced in the ongoing Budget session of Parliament. "We will introduce the Waqf Bill in Parliament within this session," Shah said at the "Times Now Summit 2025". "We have aligned the Waqf Bill within the ambit of the Constitution, while the Congress had twisted the …

Waqf Bill to be tabled in ongoing session: Shah
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Waqf Bill to be tabled in ongoing session: Shah

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Signalling the Centre’s intent to introduce the Waqf Bill 2025 next week in Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the Bill will be taken up during the current session of Parliament. Though the ongoing budget session will conclude on April 4, Shah asserted while speaking at an event, “We will introduce the Waqf Bill …

Waqf Amendment Bill is being politicised and threats of ‘instability’ being used
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4 days, 15 hours ago

Waqf Amendment Bill is being politicised and threats of ‘instability’ being used

Op India  

As the Waqf Amendment Bill inches closer to reality, the so-called ‘secular’ political parties have risen in fierce opposition to the proposed legislation, branding it as an assault on Muslim rights, constitutional values and most amusingly as something that ‘hurts’ Muslim sentiments. CM Stalin alleged that since the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill is curbing the powers of the Waqf Board, …

T.N. Assembly adopts resolution urging Centre to withdraw Waqf (Amendment) Bill
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5 days, 21 hours ago

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
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5 days, 22 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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6 days, 4 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
6 days, 15 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 …

Protests against Waqf Bill understandable: Omar
1 week, 1 day 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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1 week, 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
1 week, 5 days 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, 6 days 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Karnataka Assembly passes resolution against Centre's Waqf bill, BJP walks out
2 weeks ago

Karnataka Assembly passes resolution against Centre's Waqf bill, BJP walks out

India Today  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed a resolution demanding the withdrawal of the Centre’s Waqf Bill, 2024, sparking a heated debate and prompting a walkout by the Opposition BJP. Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil, who moved the resolution, criticised the bill as “one-sided” and accused the central government of disregarding opposition voices. Reading out the resolution in the Assembly, …

Breaking: Muslim Organizations Protest Waqf Amendment Bill in Delhi; Opposition Parties Join Demonstration
2 weeks, 1 day 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
2 weeks, 2 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 …

Muslim law board stages protest over Waqf bill, BJP says 'inciting riots'
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2 weeks, 2 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 …

Tariffs, delimitation, Waqfs & ‘Hindi’ imposition: Parliament’s Budget session to resume on a stormy note today
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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 …

Parliament Budget Session Resumes Monday; Govt, Oppn Set For Showdown Over Waqf, Manipur, Trump Tariff Threats
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Parliament Budget Session Resumes Monday; Govt, Oppn Set For Showdown Over Waqf, Manipur, Trump Tariff Threats

ABP News  

The second part of the Parliament Budget session is set to resume on Monday, with a high-stakes faceoff expected between the government and the opposition over key issues, including the Waqf Amendment Bill, fresh violence in Manipur, alleged electoral roll manipulations, and India’s response to US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threats. Manipur Violence, Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs, Delimitation Among Key …

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

Congress will follow 'all democratic routes' to oppose Waqf bill, coordinate with INDIA allies: Jairam Ramesh
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

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 …

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

RSS-backed Muslim wing holds meeting on Waqf bill and UCC
1 month, 1 week ago

RSS-backed Muslim wing holds meeting on Waqf bill and UCC

New Indian Express  

Speaking after the meeting, Shahid Sayeed, national convener and media in-charge, said, “The meeting had serious deliberations on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, communal harmony, equal civil rights for Muslims and the need for transparency in the use of Waqf properties. Discussions also touched on the resolution of disputed religious sites like Kashi and Mathura and the launch of a …

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 …

Chandrababu Naidu backs Waqf (Amendment) Bill, says Rijiju
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chandrababu Naidu backs Waqf (Amendment) Bill, says Rijiju

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar, Feb. 15: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju claimed that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar have supported the government's decision on the Waqf Bill. Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have made it clear that statehood to Jammu and Kashmir will be restored in due …

Waqf Board amendment Bill dents our rights: Community leaders
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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