Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala have strongly criticised a recent article published in Organiser, the ideological mouthpiece of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which discussed the extent of land ownership by the Catholic Church in India.
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Friday criticized the central government, alleging that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which became law now, was introduced with a "divisive agenda" and appeared to target a particular community.
President Droupadi Murmu has given 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, which has also been passed by the Parliament.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and Lok Sabha MP Akhilesh Yadav on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of rampant land grabbing in Uttar Pradesh and branding it the "biggest land mafia" in the country. His remarks come amid heightened political disco
Union Minister Sanjay Seth on Saturday slammed the Congress for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing it of being habitual in opposing every initiative of the Centre done in the interest of the nation.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday strongly opposed the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill, Waqf (Amendment) Bill, declaring that if his party returns to power in Bihar, the Bill would be "thrown in the dustbin."
Bonai Hasni, General Secretary of the All India Ulama Board (AIUB), on Saturday voiced serious concern over the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning of its potential to undermine justice for all citizens in the country.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday confirmed that the party will not approach the Supreme Court against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, indicating that the matter is closed as far as the party is concerned.
BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain accuses Congress of vote bank politics over the Waqf Amendment Bill, criticizing Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi's absence during the vote. He defends PM Modi's approach of inclusive governance.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has expressed strong appreciation for the Waqf Amendment Bill, highlighting its role in addressing long-standing deficiencies in previous legislation.
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad defends the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, calling it constitutional and beneficial for marginalized groups. He criticizes RJD's opposition and questions Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's silence on the matter.
JD(U) leader Anjum Ara on Saturday said that her party supported the Waqf (Amendment) Bill only after its suggestions were accepted. Her explanation came amid the resignations in the party after its MPs voted in favour of the Bill in both the Houses of the Parliament.