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"Sold railways, defence land and now Waqf land will be sold": Akhilesh Yad
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Samajwadi Party MP and leader Akhilesh Yadav criticises the Waqf Bill, claiming it is part of a broader pattern of land sales by the BJP. BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal defends the bill, claiming it benefits poor Muslims. Opposition expresses concerns over constitutional issues.
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"A step forward, repeals draconian provisions": Advocate Vishnu Jain on W
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Ahead of the tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain on Wednesday performed puja and hailed the bill as a significant step forward, noting key changes such as the deletion of the 'Waqf by user' definition and amendments aligning the concept of Waqf with Islamic law
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Congress leaders oppose Waqf Amendment Bill, MP Sukhdev Bhagat call It "Ev
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Congress MP Sukhdev Bhagat on Wednesday called the bill "evil in the name of reform," claiming that it was being introduced with a spirit of vengeance.
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"Waqf Amendment Bill being introduced in interest of country": Union Minis
Updated : 12 months ago IST
He further stated that the bill was being opposed for political reasons, and if it was opposed on the basis of logic, there were answers for the same.
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Waqf is by the Muslims, for the Muslims : Maulana Firangi Mahali opposes
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Lucknow's Eidgah Imam, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali on Wednesday said that Waqf is an integral part of our religion, and Waqf is by the Muslims and for the Muslims.
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Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi protest against Waqf Amendment Bill outside
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi protested at Makar Dwar on Wednesday against the Waqf Amendment Bill, which is set to be tabled in Parliament today.
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"We are with NDA, have issued whip": Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary suppo
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Chaudhary said "We are with NDA. We've issued whip."
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Such kinds of bills come and go": Sanjay Raut criticizes Waqf Bill
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut slams the Waqf Amendment Bill, questioning its intentions and BJP's role. He doubts whether voting will even take place in Parliament, citing past disruptions and alleging political motives related to Bihar elections.
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'Millions of muslims to benefit from Waqf Amendment Bill': BJP's Minority
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The Janata Muslim Committee Delhi is hosting a thanksgiving program at Ghalib Academy in Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi, to celebrate the introduction of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament. The event, scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 12 pm, will feature Jamal Siddiqui, National President of BJP'
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Jana Sena party backs Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, Pawan Kalyan direc
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has directed the party's Members of Parliament (MPs) to participate in the voting process and vote in favor of the bill, which is aimed at modernizing the Waqf Act.
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"It will disturb peace in the country", Gaurav Gogoi on Waqf Amendment Bil
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Gogoi said that the clause-on-clause discussion was not held in the Joint Parliamentary Committee and added that the law is against the constitution and minorities.
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"This is targeted legislation": Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The Waqf Amendment Bill is set to be tabled today. Congress and INDIA bloc leaders oppose it, citing concerns over its constitutional validity, with parties issuing whips for support. Other like-minded parties are urged to oppose the bill.
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