According to top government sources, the Waqf amendment bill is likely to be presented after the passage of the Finance Bill, likely this week. Before drafting the amendments, the government consulted various Muslim intellectuals and organisations to ensure comprehensive reforms.
"BJP wants to start conspiracy before the elections. Their aim from the very first day has been to defame the socialists. Their mentality, especially towards Muslims is undemocratic and unconstitutional, Yadav told reporters here today.
After reports mentioned that the Centre is planning to amend the Waqf Board Act, Maharashtra State Minorities Commission Chairman Pyare Khan, backed the rumoured amendments saying that the government is bringing amendments for the development of Muslims.
The central government is considering making amendments to the Waqf Act which could restrict the power of the Waqf Board said sources. According to the sources, 32-40 amendments are being considered in the Waqf Board Act.
The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh on Monday introduced the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion (Amendment) Bill in the Assembly, under which there will be life imprisonment for love jihad in UP.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday launched a scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the OBC reservation bill saying that BJP is against the Dalits, backward classes, tribals, minorities, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs.