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'Some engaging in politics for votes', claim Muslim community members on Waqf reforms
Mumbai, April 22: Muslim community members claimed on Tuesday that some people have started to engage in politics to gain votes over the Waqf reforms.
BJP launches Waqf Reform Public Awareness Campaign to explain benefits of Amendment Act
Lucknow, April 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have launched a Waqf Reform Public Awareness Campaign to spread awareness among the Muslims and explain the benefits of the Waqf Amendment within the community.
New Act enacted to curb Waqf misuse, claims Tripura CM
Agartala, April 17: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 has been passed in the Parliament, aiming to address allegations of misuse of Waqf properties by a section of leaders, misuse of Section 40, land grabbing, and other corruption.
India slams Pakistan over Waqf Bill comments, highlights its 'abysmal record' of protecting minority rights
New Delhi, April 15: India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for making "motivated and baseless comments" on the Waqf Bill, citing Pakistan's "own abysmal record" when it comes to protecting the rights of minorities.
Cannot blame entire Muslim community...: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Waqf Amendment Act
Kochi, April 15: Asserting that the Waqf Amendment Act will facilitate "justice" for everyone, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the entire Muslim community cannot be "blamed" for some Muslim leaders who occupied Waqf properties.
Muslim community upset over LoP's silence on Waqf Bill, says Mayawati
Lucknow, April 12: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has launched a broadside on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his silence during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Protests in Hyderabad, other Telangana cities against Waqf (Amendment) Act
Hyderabad, April 11: Muslims staged protests in Hyderabad on Friday against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
BJP to launch 'Waqf Reforms Awareness Campaign' nationwide from April 20 to May 5
New Delhi, April 10: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a nationwide campaign titled 'Waqf Reforms Awareness Campaign', which will run from April 20 to May 5.
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.
Congress opposing Waqf Bill for political reasons: Union Minister George Kurian
Srinagar, April 7: Claiming that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is in the interest of the poor people from the Muslim community, Union Minister George Kurian has slammed the Congress and other Opposition parties for opposing the Bill for "political reasons."
Gandhis 'abandoned' Muslims in Waqf Bill debate: Amit Malviya slams Rahul, Priyanka's absence
New Delhi, April 5: The absence of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the heated debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha drew criticism from the BJP, which accused them of neglecting the Muslim community that they often claim to 'advocate for'.
All India Sufi Board Peer Adil welcomes Waqf Bill, urges Muslims not to be misled
Mumbai, April 4: BJP leader and All India Sufi Board National President, Haji Arfat Shaikh, on Friday welcomed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and urged the Muslim community not to be misled by Opposition voices.
Why Muslims continue to be poor? Indian Sufi Foundation Chief questions mismanagement of Waqf properties
Moradabad, April 4: Kashish Warsi, the National President of the Indian Sufi Foundation, on Friday criticised the mismanagement of Waqf properties and questioned why the substantial wealth of Waqf has not translated into better socio-economic conditions for Muslims over the years.
It was needed for long time: Juna Akhara's Sawmi Avdheshanand Giri welcomes Waqf Bill
Nagpur, April 4: Juna Akhara's Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj on Friday backed the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a long-awaited reform welcomed by the nation.
Bihar: Fifth JD(U) leader resigns over party's support for Waqf Bill
Patna, April 4: Nadeem Akhtar, another JD(U) leader resigned from the party making him the fifth member to leave over the party's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill.
'Waqf Bill will benefit Muslims, no threat to religious sites,' says Shahabuddin Razvi
New Delhi, April 4: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, expressed his support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that it would significantly benefit Muslims and ensure the betterment of their socio-economic conditions.
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.
Amit Shah, Digvijaya Singh engage in war of words on Sudhanshu Trivedi's remarks
New Delhi, April 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress MP Digvijaya Singh engaged in a heated exchange during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
End to injustice, corruption: Amit Shah lauds passage of Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill has ended "injustice" and "corruption". He said an era of justice and equality has commenced as the Parliament approved amendments to the Waqf Act.
Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after 2-days heated debate
New Delhi, April 4: The Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the early hours of Friday after a marathon and heated debate.
Opposition trying to mislead people on Waqf Amendment Bill, will benefit crores of Muslims: Rijiju in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, April 4: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday accused the opposition parties of trying to mislead people on the Waqf Amendment Bill and said it will benefit crores of people from the Muslim community.
Good step for welfare of Muslim community: Kausar Jahan welcomes passage of Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, April 3: Delhi State Haj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a historic day and a good step for the welfare of the Muslim community.
Waqf Bill will open new avenues for development of Muslim: Danish Ansari
Lucknow, April 3: Uttar Pradesh Minority Affairs Minister Danish Ansari on Thursday claimed that the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will open new avenues for the development of Muslims.
Lok Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill after marathon debate
New Delhi, April 3: The much-discussed Waqf (Amendment) Bill remained one of the major subjects of discussion on Wednesday as the Lower House of the Parliament witnessed its tabling. After a marathon debate on the Bill that went on for almost 12 hours, it was eventually passed in the Lok Sabha in the early hours of Thursday. The Bill was approved by the Lower House with a majority of 288 votes against 232.
They are just not prepared to accept truth... Rijiju slams opposition parties over stance on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 3: Slamming the opposition parties for terming Waqf Amendment Bill as "unconstitutional", Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the law relating to Waqf property has been in existence for decades and has not been struck down by courts and such words should not be used lightly.
No provision to include non-Muslim among those who manage religious institutions: Amit Shah responds to opposition on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Accusing Congress of indulging in politics of "appeasement and casteism", Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said there is no provision in the Waqf Amendment Bill to include any non-Muslim among those who manage the religious institutions.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill is to help people, not to harm them: Minority Commission chief
New Delhi, April 2: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura extended support to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, as Lok Sabha holds a marathon discussion on the contentious legislation.
Why Waqf properties not used for education, medical treatment and income generation for poor Muslims: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, April 2: Introducing the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday questioned why Waqf properties haven't been used for the development of the nation and Muslims.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan hails Waqf Amendment Bill, says PM Modi giving 'Eidi' to Muslims for years to come
New Delhi, April 2: : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan on Wednesday lauded the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to provide "Eidi" to the Muslim community for many years through this legislative change.
BJP MP Rekha Sharma supports Waqf Bill, slams congress for vote-bank politics
New Delhi, April 2: Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma on Wednesday backed the Waqf Amendment Bill and said the bill will benefit both the Muslim community and the country, and criticized the Congress for not making changes to the Waqf Bill due to vote-bank politics.
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.
Women from Muslim community come out in support of Waqf Amendment Bill in Bhopal
Bhopal, April 2: The women from the Muslim community in Bhopal have come out in support of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is scheduled to be presented today in Parliament.
Jana Sena party backs Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, Pawan Kalyan directs MPs to support
New Delhi, April 2: The Jana Sena Party on Wednesday has expressed its full support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the central government. 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.
Pasmanda Muslims to benefit from bill, says Waqf Amendment Bill JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal
New Delhi, April 2: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal who was the Chairman of the JPC on the Waqf Ammendment bill on Wednesday said that the Bill, which is going to be tabled in the Parliament for passing, would benefit poor and Pasmanda (backward) Muslims.
TDP says party will support Waqf Amendment bill, says bill is in interest of Muslims
New Delhi, April 1: Telugu Desham Party (TDP) national spokesperson Prem Kumar Jain on Tuesday said that the party is in support of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and assured that Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is in favour of Muslims.
AAP to oppose Waqf Amendment Bill, says Punjab CM
Malerkotla: , March 31 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said the government will oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill moved by the BJP-led NDA government tooth and nail.
Eid celebrated across TN; CM Stalin, EPS, Annamalai extend festival greetings
Chennai, March 31: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious fervour across Tamil Nadu on Sunday, as thousands of the faithful gathered at mosques statewide to offer special Eid prayers after a month of fasting during Ramadan.
Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar extend Eid greetings to Dawoodi Bohra community, praise service efforts
New Delhi, March 31: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday engaged with the representatives of the Dawoodi Bohra community, extending greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and commending the community's service efforts.
Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore celebrates Eid ul-Fitr, people gather to offer prayers on auspicious occasion
Coimbatore, March 31: As today marks Eid ul-Fitr, people across the country are celebrating the festival with joy and fervour.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan extend Eid greetings
Patna, March 31: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated in Eid celebrations at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan on Monday, extending warm greetings to the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.