"In particular, the requirement that only individuals practising Islam for ve years could create waqf was a blatant attempt to restrict the rights of minorities. These changes were clearly part of a broader design to stigmatise the Muslim community, deepen communal divisions, and open the way for arbitrary takeover of Waqf assets," Kumar said.
The apex court today delivered a significant verdict on the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, staying certain provisions that were opposed by various parties, including the Congress.
The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a significant verdict on the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, staying certain provisions that were opposed by various parties.
BJP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi asserted that the present government will ensure that the nation is governed by laws as enshrined in the Constitution.
India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for making "motivated and baseless comments" on the Waqf Bill, citing Pakistan's "own abysmal record" when it comes to protecting the rights of minorities.
Bawankule claimed that Thackeray’s stance was driven by vote-bank politics ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 has sparked a political debate that extends beyond its legislative framework, shaping electoral narratives and ideological positioning within the NDA alliance. While the ruling coalition’s allies have backed the bill, their approach highlights a careful political calibration ~ balancing legislative alignment with the BJP while preserving their outreach to Muslim communities.
The Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama’s (EK faction) mouthpiece, Suprabhatam, criticized Congress over the Waqf Amendment Bill debate in Parliament.
Protests were held in Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Delhi and other cities against the Waqf Amendment Bill on Friday.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) announced on Friday that it will challenge the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 in court.
