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.
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
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.
Reportedly, certain Bhartiya Janata Party MLAs objected to alleged comments made by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mehraj Malik, where he claimed that Hindus wear a 'tilak' but sin all the time.
In a post on X, the PDP President said that the visit to Asia's largest tulip garden felt like a public celebration of the Muslim community's marginalisation and disempowerment.
"The CM was busy with the Home Minister's visit. This is why he could not have a detailed discussion with his alliance partners. He will probably come to the house today, and only after discussions with him will we be able to decide today's business," MLA Bhat told ANI.
Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday slammed the ruling National Conference's stance on the Waqf Amendment Act, saying that the party opposed the act because of its vested interest in keeping the status quo.
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) party MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday emphasised the importance of holding those involved in terrorism accountable for their actions over the extradition of 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Modi government is committed to the development of Jammu and Kashmir, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts are bringing prosperity through development and welfare initiatives to all the citizens of the valley.