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.
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) workers on Tuesday staged a protest against the Karnataka government's decision to introduce a four per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday defended the Waqf Amendment Act, stating that it has been brought for the benefit of "poor" Muslims. He alleged that those opposing the legislation were the ones who rob the rights of the poor.
"The MLAs represent more than 70 lakh people. They want there should be a discussion in the House for Muslims too...Our rights are being taken away every day, from 5th August (2019) till date. This was confined to Jammu and Kashmir until now. But now, this is being extended to Muslims across
PDP President Mehbooba Mufti condemned the Act, asserting that it goes beyond religious matters and represents a direct assault on the rights, beliefs, and dignity of the country's crores of Muslims.
On April 5, President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament during the budget session of Parliament. The President also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025.
"When Article 370 and CAA were there in the court, we had brought a resolution, many states had brought it and today we want to register our protest against the Waqf Bill, but unfortunately, the Speaker rejected the resolution. They are playing a mix match. They are opposing BJP but are also