Waqf bill

Asaduddin Owaisi Opposes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Says ‘Aap Muslims Ke Dushman Ho..’

Asaduddin Owaisi has formally opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, arguing that the House lacks the authority to make such amendments. In his statement, Owaisi emphasized the significance of Waqf management as an essential religious practice for Muslims. He questioned, “If someone comes and says they have not practiced Islam...

Congress MP KC Venugopal Slams Waqf Bill As Attack On Constitution And Federalism

Launching a blistering attack on the Union government over the Waqf Act Amendment Bill, Congress MP KC Venugopal called the move an attack on the country's federal system. Venugopal, who represents Kerala's Alappuzha constituency, said while addressing the lower house, "We as Hindus respect the faith of other religions, but...

Waqf Amendment Bill: Supriya Sule Draws Comparison With The Situation In Bangladesh

Union Minority Minister Kiren Rijiju on August 8, introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. This bill aims to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, and seeks to address concerns regarding the authority of State Waqf Boards, the registration and survey of waqf properties, and the removal of...

Lok Sabha Session Today To Feature Waqf (Amendment) Bill: SP Poised For Opposition

The BJP-led government is slated to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to amend the Waqf Act, 1995. The bill seeks to "effectively address issues" related to the powers of the State Waqf Boards, registration and survey of waqf properties, and removal of encroachments....