Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, terming the move as a bold and unapologetic reclaiming of our civilisational roots.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday criticised the BJP over the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that their modus operandi is to keep the Muslim issue burning for their political gains.
Father Thomas Tharayil from the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) on Thursday hoped that when the Waqf (Amendment) Bill becomes law, it will give solace to the people in Munambam in Ernakulam district, who are facing eviction after the State Waqf board claimed their lands where they hav
The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after a marathon and heated debate. During the 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 board
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday praised the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha and said that it doesn't interfere with Muslim religious practices.
"I congratulate and thank Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi that a bill which eliminates irregularities and prevents anyone from taking advantage of Waqf was passed in the Lok Sabha and today will be passed in the Rajya Sabha as well. If there are any irregularities or
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP's Waqf Bill, claiming it is a diversion from their failure to address critical issues like inflation, unemployment, and the economic crisis. He called it a conspiracy to take control of Waqf lands.
In his letter to Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, Ansari asserted that the stand taken by the party on Waqf Amendment Bill "deeply hurt" millions of Muslims.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that the Waqf Amendment Bill was introduced intentionally to divide the country and vowed to reverse it through an amendment once a 'new government.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday said that Waqf (Amendment) Bill will benefit the poor from the Muslim community, alleging that some "mafia-type" people were taking advantage of waqf properties.