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BJP to approach Muslim community to apprise them on merit of Waqf Amendmen
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
This comes as several opposition leaders, including All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan, Congress MP Mohammed Jawed, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Muhammad Izhar Asfi and others, knock on the doors of the apex cou
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22 arrested after Jangipur violence over Waqf Amendment Bill protest: Poli
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
SP Roy said on Wednesday that section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been implemented in the violence-hit area, which allows "power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger." The internet services were also suspended in the area, he added.
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"Speech given by her for appeasment, vote bank": WB LoP Suvendu Adhikari s
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
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.
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SP MP Zia Ur Rehman moves Supreme Court, challenges constitutional validit
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Represented by Advocate Suleman Khan, the SP leader argues the amendments violate fundamental rights, particularly the removal of "Waqf by user," induction of non-Muslim members into Waqf councils, and a five-year embargo for Muslims.
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Rahul Gandhi slams BJP-led government over Waqf legislation, says "attack
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the government over the Waqf Amendment Act, saying it is an "attack on freedom of religion and Constitution".
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RJD MLA Asfi moves SC challenging Waqf Amendment Act
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA Muhammad Izhar Asfi on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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"Some still trying to link this to vote bank politics...": Madhya Pradesh
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
After violence broke out in Jangipur area in Murshidabad district during Waqf Amendment Act protests, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav urged the Congress and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to recognize the importance of reforms, apologize, and support measures that would benefit the
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"No infighting": BJD's Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak amid row over stance on Waqf
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid growing differences within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the party's stand on the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, BJD leader Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak said that there is no infighting at all and MPs, MLAs and workers are united.
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"Expected passing of a resolution": PDP's Waheed Para slams NC for no disc
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
PDP MLA Waheed Para expressed disappointment over the lack of discussion on the Waqf Amendment Act in the J&K Assembly. Meanwhile, J&K Assembly LoP Sunil Sharma praised the Speaker for blocking the debate but criticized the ruling party for avoiding public issues.
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"BJP attacking Muslims left, right, and centre": Mehbooba Mufti over Waqf
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti has criticized Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and BJP over the Waqf Amendment Act, saying that the BJP is attacking the "Muslims left, right, and centre."
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"Do you allow non-Hindus to keep a check": JK CM Omar Abdullah slams Waqf
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
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.
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Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed criticizes misuse of Waqf properties, calls f
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
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.
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