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,
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.
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.
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,
Mamata Banerjee says Waqf bill is attack on India's federal structure, claims rights of Muslims would be taken away
Bill as anti-federal, claiming it threatens Muslim rights and attacks democracy. She alleges no consultation from the Centre and highlights waqf funds' roles in community welfare. Opposition parties criticize the bill for violating religious rights.
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 ...
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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 ...
Opposition leaders only want extension on date of presentation on Waqf Amendment Bill: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi
BJP MP and a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill Aparajita Sarangi alleged that every time JPC held meetings on the Waqf Ame ...
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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TMC's minority cell to hold protest rally against Centre’s Waqf Bill
On the instructions of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Minority Cell of the Trinamool Congress will organise a public meeting on Saturday at Rani Rashmoni Avenue, voicing strong ...
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Waqf bill among 16 to be passed in winter session
IMAGE: Opposition MPs walk out of a meeting of the joint committee on the Waqf Bill in New Delhi. Photograph: Screen grab/ANI on X The five new draft legislations include the one to set up a ...
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Parliamentary committee gets more time for Waqf Bill report
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the WAQF Bill has been allowed more time to submit its report by the end of the 2025 ...
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Centre likely to push through Waqf Bill in upcoming winter session
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) : The Central government is preparing to take up Waqf Bill in forthcoming winter session of Parliament after the Joint Parliamentary Committee submits its report. Speaking ...
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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 ...