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.
Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi have moved the Supreme Court against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, with Congress leader Hussain Dalwai highlighting its violation of constitutional rights.
After the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill sparked a rift within the Janata Dal (United), party MLC Khalid Anwar on Saturday emphasised that the JD(U) is a secular and liberal party, asserting that all leaders continue to stand firmly behind Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
AAP MLA Khan contends that the Bill curtails the religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims, enables arbitrary executive interference, and undermines minority rights to manage their religious and charitable institutions.
All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board has expressed its support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which has been passed by Parliament, and urged the government to bring transparency in the working of Waqf board and ensure rights to women.
"It was a one-sided act, which has been misused by a few people. If the properties (of Waqf) are better used, it would help the poor Muslims. Now, with the new bill, which will become an Act, all the previous grievances will be resolved," Khattar told ANI.
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday voiced alarm over the Waqf Amendment Bill, warning that it establishes a dangerous precedent beyond its immediate impact on Muslims.