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.
According to police, the SP leaders named in the FIR include Payal Kinnar, Juhi Singh, Sumaiya Rana, Bina Rawat, Suman Yadav, and Vandana Chaturvedi. 7 to 25 other unidentified people have also been booked in connection with the protest.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Samajwadi Party leader and former MLA Vinay Shankar Tiwari and one more person in connection with a Rs 700 crore bank fraud case, the agency said on Tuesday.
Samajwadi Party MP Zia ur Rahman Barq left from the Sambhal police station on Tuesday after appearing before the Special Investigation Team in connection with the Sambhal violence case.
Samajwadi Party MP Zia ur Rehman Barq on Tuesday arrived at Sambhal police station as he was summoned by the Uttar Pradesh Special Investigation Team (SIT) for his alleged involvement in the violence that broke out at Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid during a court-ordered survey of the mosque on
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.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and Lok Sabha MP Akhilesh Yadav on Monday attacked the Uttar Pradesh government and alleged that the state government have prepared a hidden "underground army" which is insulting people.
Tiwari, who is a promoter of Gangotri Enterprises, is under investigation for his alleged role in large-scale financial irregularities. The firm, known for securing government contracts, is reportedly at the center of the suspected fraud.
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad visited the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya along with his family on the occasion of Ram Navami. Awadhesh Prasad said that he wished for the happiness and prosperity of the citizens of the country.
Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav on Sunday supported RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's remarks on the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that several people have approached the Supreme Court regarding the issue.