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.
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.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday pledged to eliminate poverty in the state within the next three years and make it the country's number one.
"Now, no one can rob lands in the name of the Waqf Board... Public property and revenue lands will now be used to build schools, colleges, hospitals, or housing for the poor," Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said.
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.
JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Saturday responded to the resignations of some JD(U) leaders over the Waqf Bill, stating that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is dedicated to the welfare of minorities and that his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill would not negatively impact th
"There are many Waqf properties in Patna, but name any one hospital or orphanage under Waqf in Patna, is a big orphanage being made by Waqf? But only cases are being made there (Patna),. It is said the Waqf property is allah's but the benefits are being reaped by their relatives, this is "ga