The Parliament session is set to start today, with various issues slated to be discussed, including the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill. The session will conclude on December 20.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it "anti-democratic" and "anti-constitutional."
The winter Session of Parliament will commence tomorrow and subject to exigencies of Government Business, the session is set to conclude on December 20. There will be no sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on November 26, to commemorate "Constitution Day" as per a statement.
"Today's meeting consists of Islamic scholars from all over the country...they lead this community and make decisions... want the message to go to the Centre that the Waqf Amendment Bill is totally a farce and it is going to be an injustice to the community. The All India Muslim Personal Law
Amid the demand of opposition members to extend the time of the Joint Parliament Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal on Thursday said that their report is ready and they'll hold clause-by-clause discussions on it.
The DMK on Wednesday passed six resolutions during a high-level committee meeting, condemning the BJP-led Union Government over violence in Manipur, Hindi imposition, unemployment for youths, the Waqf Amendment Bill, and one nation, one election, among other issues that were mentioned in the
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the central government's goal is to manage Waqf property with transparency and accountability, ensuring justice for the needy in the Muslim community.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday approached the Delhi High Court, challenging the trial court's decision to release Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan on bail in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case.
"Religious leaders like Madni say that they will gather with 5 lakh people against the Waqf bill. They have nothing to do with the law. Tauqeer Raza says he will surround Delhi. Owaisi says he will show everyone within 15 minutes. They have created an environment of terror in the country. Gi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit out at Hemant Soren government and alleged that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) was mired in corruption and if the BJP came to power would wipe out the infiltrators from the state and would bring a law to return the encroached land of tribals.
"Narendra Modi sarkar waqf kanoon danke ki chot par badal ne wali hai (come what may Narendra Modi government is going to amend the Waqf act) and then no one's land or house would be declared as Waqf property. This is a free India, and no one has the permission to do this," Shah added.