Friday, 9 August 2024 The Waqf Amendment Bill introduced by the central government aimed at benefiting the Muslim community, was discussed by Minister Danish Azad Ansari. He emphasized that the bill respects religious bodies and increases rights and participation of marginalized Muslims, particularly women. Criticizing opposition, Ansari highlighted historical issues in Waqf management cited by previous reports and committees.
On Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi says, "This bill violates the principles of Articles 14, 15 and 25 of the Constitution. This bill is both discriminatory and arbitrary...By bringing this bill, you (the Central govt) are doing the work of dividing the nation not uniting it....
On Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, SP MP Awadhesh Prasad says, "They are doing the work of 'zameen hadpo, zameen banao' across the country. This Bill is against the fundamental rights provided in..
In a heated Lok Sabha session, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju made headlines with his controversial remarks on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Rijiju defended the bill, now titled 'UMEED,' and..
Congress MP KC Venugopal opposes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha, He says, "This bill is a fundamental attack on the Constitution…Through this bill, they are putting a provision that..