Minority Rights News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Concerned about rhetoric from Bangladesh: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 9: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed concerns about radicalizing tendencies, attacks on minorities, and inflammatory rhetoric in Bangladesh, stating that India has been open about sharing these concerns.
DMK moves SC challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
New Delhi, Apr 7: Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK on Monday filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Account of Press Secretary to Bangladesh Chief Advisor on PM Modi-Yunus meeting is mischievous, politically motivated: Sources
New Delhi, April 5: In regard to remarks by the Press Secretary to Bangladesh Chief Advisor about the meeting of the Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources have dismissed the account as mischievous and politically motivated.
Kerala CM Vijayan, Congress's Rahul Gandhi raise concerns over targeting of Catholic churches after passage of Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 5: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday voiced alarm over the targeting of the Catholic Churches following the passage of the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Parliament.
PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus, urges safety for minorities and stronger bilateral ties
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on Friday and reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.
BJD's change of stance on Waqf (Amendment) Bill sparks debate in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 4: The Biju Janata Dal's change of stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at the last moment has sparked a heated political debate in Odisha, with the state's Congress unit alleging that 'the alliance between BJD and BJP is still intact'.
Symbol of transparency, justice: Muslim Rashtriya Manch hails passage of Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament
New Delhi, April 4: Hailing the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in both Houses of Parliament, Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) on Friday appealed to the Muslim community to "celebrate this historic moment with joy and pride" as it is not against any religion or sect but is a "symbol of transparency, justice, and development."
Will soon bring change in lives of minority brothers: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 4: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Friday said that the Waqf Bill, which passed in Parliament on Friday, will significantly change the lives of minorities by ensuring their properties are secure and governed by clear regulations.
Waqf Bill ends era of years of injustice, corruption, says Amit Shah
New Delhi, April 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a historic step toward ending years of injustice and corruption in the management of Waqf properties.
Chances that judiciary will declare it unconstitutional: Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
New Delhi, April 4: Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday said that if the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 is challenged, the judiciary may declare it "unconstitutional."
DMK to challenge Waqf bill in SC: CM Stalin
Chennai, April 3: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday condemned the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha and announced that the DMK will challenge the legislation in the Supreme Court.
Blatantly unconstitutional, undermines right to freedom of religion: Kharge on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill undermines the right to freedom of Religion and is unconstitutional.
Dividing Bharat Mata in the name of religion is govt's only agenda: KC Venugopal on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 2: KC Venugopal, Congress MP from Kerala, launched a blistering attack at the Centre over the ‘discriminatory’ Waqf Amendment Bill and stated that the only motive behind this contentious bill was to push its agenda of hatred and dividing the country in name of religion.
'Intervene to protect Muslims': MK Stalin urges PM Modi to withdraw Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Chennai, April 2: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene to protect the rights of Muslims and withdraw the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, currently under discussion in the Lok Sabha.
Waqf Bill weakens Constitution, defames minorities, divides society: Gaurav Gogoi
New Delhi, April 2: As Parliament debated the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, deputy leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi came down heavily on the government.
Gaurav Gogoi counters Rijiju, says, Waqf Amendment is 'attack' on Constitution
New Delhi, April 2: Congress Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday strongly opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it an "attack" on Parliament and the Constitution.
Will help poor Muslims: BJP Minority Morcha celebrates Waqf Amendment Bill
Mumbai, April 2: As the Parliament gears up for a debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, the members of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha in Mumbai's Borivali were seen distributing sweets and celebrating the tabling of the bill, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995.
Congress, INDI bloc leaders voice opposition over Waqf Amendment bill
New Delhi, April 2: Leaders from Congress and the INDI Bloc have expressed strong opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill amidst growing political tension.
'Millions of muslims to benefit from Waqf Amendment Bill': BJP's Minority Morcha President Jamal Siddiqui
New Delhi, April 2: 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 will feature Jamal Siddiqui, National President of BJP's Minority Morcha, as the chief guest.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill to be tabled tomorrow amidst political standoff, parties issue whips for support
New Delhi, April 1: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is expected to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House for the next three days.
False things being spread by some people are very harmful for our society: Rijiju on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, March 31: With the government slated to table the revised Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament this week, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has hit out at leaders seeking to "misguide" people and said Waqf law has been existence for decades.
Nation's two-third population not in favour of 'Hindu Rashtra': Mani Shankar Aiyar
New Delhi, March 31: Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday said that there is a deliberate attempt to spread hatred and spoil the harmonious atmosphere in the country, apparently at the behest of those in power, but such tactics would not succeed because majority of the population does not support such divisive politics.
Facing persecution, Hindu voters could emerge as 'trump card' in Bangladesh elections
New Delhi: In democratic societies, minority voters often emerge as a decisive factor in elections when they constitute between five to 15 per cent of the electorate. Their voting preferences can significantly influence election outcomes, determining which party ascends to power. This phenomenon can be observed in countries like the United States, France, India, and the United Kingdom.
Proposed Amendment granting 4 per cent quota in Govt contracts to Muslims is unconstitutional and discriminatory: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
New Delhi March 22: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withhold consent to a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, which seeks to reserve 4 per cent of government contracts for minority communities, arguing that such a provision violates 'constitutional principles of equality, secularism, and non-discrimination' while potentially deepening social and economic divisions.
We condemn any instances of violence, Secy of State on B'desh violence against minorities
Washington DC, March 20: US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Wednesday condemned the violence against minorities in Bangladesh during her press briefing.
Karnataka Assembly passes resolution against Waqf Amendment Bill
Bengaluru, March 19: The Karnataka Assembly passed a resolution against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday. The resolution was tabled by the state's Law Minister, HK Patil.
Karnataka Assembly: Congress to move anti-Waqf bill resolution
Bengaluru, March 19: Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil will move the anti-Waqf bill resolution in the state legislative assembly on Wednesday.
'Now PDA is their target': Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of spreading hatred
Lucknow, March 13: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading hatred in society and claimed that the public now feels the Constitution is not safe in the party's hands.
Bangladesh's deteriorating law and order exacerbated by freeing of extremists: India
New Delhi, March 7: India on Friday said that it remains concerned about the deteriorating law and order situation in neighbouring Bangladesh which has further been exacerbated by the release of violent extremists who were sentenced for serious crimes.
Opposition submitted dissent note on 281 pages out of 428-page report: Waqf JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal
New Delhi, February 3: Amid criticism over the JPC report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, Jagdambika Pal said on Monday that the opposition is trying to push a certain agenda and has submitted a dissent note on 281 pages out of a total of 428 pages report.
HRCP report highlights rising migration of Hindus from Sindh amid violence, discrimination
Karachi, January 23: A new report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), titled "Exodus: Is the Hindu Community Leaving Sindh?" underscores the alarming trend of Hindu families migrating from Sindh due to ongoing violence, economic hardships, and climate change.
Bangladesh: Fears grow that Trump will act tough with Yunus-led government in Dhaka
Dhaka, Jan 21: US policies concerning Bangladesh may undergo significant changes in the coming days, fear several analysts in Dhaka as Donald Trump returned to the White House for a historic second term as the 47th President of the country, on Monday.