"The laws passed by the Parliament are implemented in the whole country. The Parliament belongs to the whole country. Tejashwi Yadav is against the poor Pasmanda Muslims. He does not want poor Muslims and women to get their rights. This law is made to give the rights to poor Muslims and wome
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
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.
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.
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
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."
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.
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.
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.