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Waqf bill unconstitutional, aimed at targeting Muslims: Opposition

IndiaTimes Thursday, 3 April 2025 ()
Opposition parties continued to criticize the BJP's waqf bill, labeling it unconstitutional and divisive. They argued the bill targets Muslims and could incite communal tension. Key leaders from Congress, TMC, DMK, RJD, and others expressed concerns about its impact on peace and social harmony.
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News video: Waqf Bill Explained: The religious reform Bill that is putting Opposition At Loggerheads with Govt

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The Waqf Bill has ignited a fierce government vs opposition battle! Touted as a religious reform, the bill aims to reshape Waqf property laws, but critics call it a threat to minority rights. Will the Waqf Bill amendments bring transparency or fuel further disputes? As protests escalate, the nation...

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