The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that the Waqf Amendment Act is an internal matter of India, highlighting its focus on inclusivity and progressive policies aimed at benefiting intended beneficiaries.
The Supreme Court is likely to pass an interim order on Thursday concerning the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following petitions filed by multiple parties, both supporting and opposing the contentious legislation.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to get political gain from Waqf bill amendment. He was speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed surprise over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, not taking part in the marathon debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha during the budget session of Parliament, suggesting it could be a
She said that since Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has assured the people that the Waqf Bill will not be implemented in the state, the of the muslim community must "channelise our energies constructively" and not let communal forces exploit these incidents.
Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference (JKPC) President Sajad Lone on Monday criticised National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah, questioning the NC's handling of the recent Assembly session and their silence on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, alleging that the legislation violates fundamental Constitutional provisions and threatens the autonomy of Muslim religious institutions.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is implementing many of Dr BR Ambedkar's ideas, the architect of the Indian Constitution, while giving the example of the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said that the Waqf Amendment Act, which was recently passed in the Parliament, violates the Constitution.
Congress MP Imran Masood on Saturday said that he staunchly opposes the violence in West Bengal that occured due to the Waqf bill protests. Masood said that it is not only the fight for the Muslims but for the constitution of India.