The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing to initiate a dialogue with the Muslim community regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. A seven-member team formed for this purpose held its first meeting at the party headquarters on Tuesday.
The seven-member team was constituted on August 31 and will work to reach out to the Muslim community, seeking their suggestions and clarifying any misconceptions about the bill. The team includes key BJP leaders:
The team is tasked with explaining why properties are given to Waqf and addressing concerns about their alleged misuse. They will emphasize the necessity for amendments to the Waqf Board.
The team will engage with Waqf Board chairmen, former chairmen, and members across the country. They will facilitate discussions with the Muslim community in their respective states through various means.
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The team comprises:
The seven-member committee will conduct several awareness campaigns to counter confusion spread by the opposition regarding the Waqf Board. The goal is to ensure that the Muslim community understands that the Waqf Board will not act contrary to their interests.
BL Santosh has urged for extensive feedback from the community to address any concerns and misconceptions. The committee will soon meet with the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Chairman, Jagdambika Pal, to present the suggestions collected from the Muslim communities.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill introduced in Parliament during the Budget Session has been referred to the JPC by the Centre.
(WITH INPUTS FROM ANI)
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