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TDP advocates for Muslim welfare, flexibility for states to decide Waqf bo
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In his speech in Lok Sabha, Tenneti emphasised the TDP's constructive role since the bill's introduction, stating, "The TDP advocated for the establishment of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for deeper deliberations with all sections."
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Maharashtra: Muslim scholars, ulemas hold protest against Waqf (Amendment)
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The protest, organized by Raza Academy, aimed to explore legal avenues to challenge the legislation.
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"All show, no substance": Uddhav Thackeray opposes Waqf Amendment Bill
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Standing firm on the opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill, which passed in Lok Sabha yesterday, Thackeray acknowledged that a few rectifications were "good". However, he added, the BJP was all show and no substance since they repealed Article 370 and didn't manage to get Kashmiri Pandits
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"Waqf bill based on total falsity, misinformation campaign by BJP": Congre
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of fuelling communal polarisation and spreading misinformation over the Waqf Amendment Bill.
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"Bill distracts from real issues": HP Minister Vikramaditya Singh slams Un
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Thursday, criticised the central government over the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, alleging it serves as a distraction from pressing national issues like unemployment, inflation, a
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"Will go to the court; protest...": ASP chief Chandra Shekhar Azad on Waqf
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Yesterday, the parties that use to talk about Muslim reservations and talk about bringing Muslims to the mainstream - the same parties betrayed Muslims and supported the bill... They are exposed now... We will go to the court and will be on the road to protest..." he said.
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"Is it Waqf Board or 'Land Mafia' Board?" UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday criticised the functioning of Waqf board, accusing them of attempting to "capture land" in Prayagraj.
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Kiren Rijiju moves motion for consideration of Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Ra
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While addressing the upper house, Rijiju cited the Sachar committee report, which recommended that the central Waqf council and state Waqf board be broadened to make them inclusive. He apprised about the number of Waqf properties, saying that the Sachar committee estimated the earnings fr
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Bill will bring transparency and accountability in Waqf: BJP's Tarun Chugh
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party's Tarun Chugh on Thursday said that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill,2025, will bring transparency and accountability in the board and opposition leaders are "misleading" the community.
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"Everyone will benefit": Waqf Bill JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal on passing
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for the Waqf Bill, Jagdambika Pal, on Thursday expressed his satisfaction over the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, stating that the bill would benefit everyone.
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"Great moment": Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra after Lok Sabha pass
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, the BJP leader said, "It's a great moment for the entire country. The issue of Waqf was long pending. For decades, thousands of people were suppressed by the Waqf Board, especially by Section 40... Yesterday, due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the bill was passed in the
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President of Indian Sufi Foundation welcomes Waqf bill, appeals to Muslims
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after a marathon and heated debate. During this debate, members of the INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation, while the BJP and its allies strongly supported it, saying it would bring transparency and enhance the efficiency of Waqf b
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