Contentious Debate on Waqf Amendment Bill Escalates in Parliament
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi accused opposition leaders of stalling the Waqf Amendment Bill discussions in the Joint Parliamentary Committee. Despite calls for extensions, the presentation date was set for 2025,
Waqf Amendment Bill: Why Muslims Are Opposing Changes to a Property Law in India
Bill has ignited fierce opposition among Muslims in India, who fear it threatens their property rights and community autonomy.
Trinamool Congress Underlines Two Key Points Of Opposition To Waqf (Amendment) Bill
( MENAFN - IANS) Kolkata, Nov 30 (IANS) The ruling Trinamool congress in West Bengal at its "Minority Gathering" programme here on Saturday underlined two key points for their opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for examination.
Controversy Erupts Over Waqf Amendment Bill 2024
Opposition mounts against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, with Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad and West Bengal Jamiat-e-Ulama protesting the government's interference in Waqf properties. Critics argue the amendment threatens essential services provided by Waqf for underprivileged children and undermines constitutional principles,
TMC protests against Waqf Amendment Bill in 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. Addressing the rally, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee claimed that the BJP-led government at the Centre does not respect the Constitution as it was moving forward on the matter without any discussion with the states.
Will oppose Waqf Bill in both Houses: YSRCP shifts stance, puts TDP in a fix
The YSRCP’s new stance has put the TDP on the back foot, especially since Muslim organisations have begun supporting Jagan ...
Opposition leaders only want extension on date of presentation on Waqf Amendment Bill: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi
Earlier the Lok Sabha adopted a motion, moved by Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill, for presenting the report by the last day of the Budget Session next year.
Waqf bill ‘anti-secular’, will ‘snatch rights of Muslims’, says Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it anti-secular and claiming it ...
Parliament Winter Session: No Waqf Bill this time, JPC seeks more time to consult stakeholders amid Govt-Oppn faceoff
Bill has drawn flak from opposition leaders for not consulting all stakeholders. The JPC sought an extension to ensure ...
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Amid Waqf bill row, Maharashtra's Rs 10 crore boost to state board's functioning
The Maharashtra government has allocated Rs 10 crore to the state Waqf Board to ensure its functioning and boost its ...
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Constitution, secularism take centre stage in TMC's rally against Waqf Amendment Bill
The minority cell of Trinamool Congress (TMC) organised a rally to protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Kolkata ...
Joint Parliamentary panel on Waqf Bill gets Lok Sabha nod on extension
Term of Joint Parlimentary Committee on the Waqf Bill was extended till the last day of the Budget session in 2025 by Lok ...
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J&K Ulema must be allowed to share opinion on Waqf Bill: Bukhari
Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said that religious leaders from Jammu and Kashmir must be given ...