Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday asserted that the role of the Minority Affairs Ministry is not focused solely on the Muslim community but works for the benefit of all minority communities in the country.
The Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will conduct informal discussions in five states with various stakeholders from September 26 to October 1.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis remarks came after Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) drive to demolish the alleged illegal section of a mosque in Dharavi, which is considered Asia's largest slum, was cancelled after huge numbers of locals gathered on the streets.
Speaking to ANI, the NC Chief said, "When they point one finger towards us, three fingers are raised towards them. These (BJP) are the biggest looters. They have ruined the country. They have tried to divide the Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians. They do not want to keep India united, th
India expressed strong disagreement with Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, over his recent statement that individuals who remain indifferent to the plight of Muslims in India cannot be considered Muslims. India has dismissed the comments as misinformed and unacceptable.
Amid the ongoing row over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the Muslim Social Workers and Islamic Scholars during the meeting in Delhi expressed their support to the government, emphasising that doubting the government's intentions is not appropriate.
NCPCR questions quality of education imparted in Madrasas and said a child will be devoid of basic education which is his prerogative and participation in mainstream education system.
The Muslim institutions and leaders, during the meeting in Ahmedabad, collectively said that the Waqf Amendment Bill should be opposed and withdrawn by all means, as it is a religious issue for the Muslim community.
Accusing the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) of using Muslims as "vote banks", Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor challenged the RJD and said that if they claim to be the leader of Muslims, then they should give tickets according to the Muslim population.
Responding to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's "cheap popularity" statement against him, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said "Our work will not stop based on the comments of people. Our work is to keep going forward."