Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah criticized the Waqf Amendment Act, stating it interferes in religious matters and targets Muslims. He questioned the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf oversight and hinted at a potential challenge in the Supreme Court.
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan urged for accountability in ensuring that Waqf properties are used for their intended charitable purposes and called for national unity, stressing that the government must take action to prevent the misuse of valuable property.
Following the violence in the Jangipur area, Murshidabad district, during Waqf (Amendment) Bill protests, BJP National Spokesperson RP Singh said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should be held accountable for it, and she should reply for the violence.
Speaking to ANI, Siddiqui claimed that the ongoing protests were led by those who had previously controlled Waqf properties while assuring that the law would ultimately serve the welfare of Muslims across the country.
"Some weird things happened in the house in my absence. Now, those people are talking about me, who sat in BJP's lap and destroyed J&K, who distributed cricket bats to mislead the youth of the state and dragged them to then Home Minister's events. Whatever situation we are in is becau
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that there will be "no divide and rule" in the State under her watch. She added that people from the Muslim community are "pained" by the Waqf Amendment Act, but she appealed to them not to be swayed by the political provocation.
A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Delhi High Court, seeking an amendment to Article 239AA to increase the number of ministers in the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
Speaking after the All India Congress Committee (AICC) session in Gujarat, Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla accused the government of ignoring pressing economic issues while pushing legislation like the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Congress MLA Irfan Hafeez on Wednesday termed the Waqf Amendment Act a state interference to the religious affairs of the Muslim community. He added that the demand for a discussion on the act in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was justified.
National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday demanded a discussion on the Waqf Amendment Act. He asserted that it's their democratic right to express views on the bill, which affects the Muslim-majority region.