Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Thursday welcomed the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha, calling it a "good step"
"This is the victory of India's democracy and the bill was brought in a very democratic manner and the bill has been passed after holding discussions. I congratulate PM Modi, Amit Shah and Kiren Rijiju on this. PM Modi has always talked about 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas'... Thi
The President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), Syed Sadatullah Husaini has strongly opposed the waqf amendment bill terming it 'a highly condemnable move that paves the way for legislative discrimination against Muslims'.
The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 will be introduced in the Lok Sabha today. Sufi leader Syed Naseruddin Chishty expresses hope, saying the bill addresses objections from opposition and will ensure Waqf funds reach poor Muslims.
AIMPLB spokesperson Dr. Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas strongly opposes the Waqf Amendment Bill, threatening a nationwide peaceful agitation if passed. He calls the bill discriminatory and accuses the JPC of ignoring opposition concerns.
Syed Naseruddin Chishty, the Chairman of All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council, rebuked Congress leader Imran Masood's accusation that he was "brokering" for the BJP over the Waqf Bill and challenged him to 'prove' his remarks.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday expressed his strong opposition on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and accused Bharatiya Janata Party of "interfering" in everything to gain control.
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) member and Congress MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain on Tuesday strongly criticised the government over the Waqf Amendment Bill, alleging that the government is being pushed through without discussion or debate.
"I believe that the existing Waqf Act needs to be changed and Muslims need not be afraid of it. When the government itself is saying in Parliament that his not against the community, and masjids, dargahs will not be seized then we should believe the official statements only,"AISSC Chairman t
Taking to social media platform X, Rajnath Singh noted that he had a "delightful interaction" with the delegation of the community, which was led by their Shahzada Burhanuddin Saifuddin, who is the son of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin; the present leader is the 53rd al-Dai al-Mutlaq.
Speaking on the Saugat-e-Modi kits, he said, "This is a good initiative. We also try to reach out the people who are financially poor and help them to celebrate the festival. PM Modi has done the same as a Prime Minister of India. PM Modi has ensured that 'Saugat-e-Modi' reaches 22 lakh peop