Waqf Act News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Mamata Banerjee playing political games, using anti-social elements for vote bank: BJP's Dilip Jaiswal
New Delhi, April 16: Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal reacted sharply to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s meeting with Muslim religious leaders on Wednesday and alleged that she was playing the political game using anti-social elements to build her vote bank.
Solution to all your problems lies with PM Modi: Kiren Rijiju to Munambam residents
Munambam, April 15: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday assured the Munambam residents that the solution to all their problems lies with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
NHRC to send team to probe rights violation in Murshidabad
New Delhi, April 15: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday decided to send a team to West Bengal's Murshidabad to inquire into rights violation in the troubled district due to violent protests against the Waqf Act, 2025.
Hopeful that J-K will regain status of state: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, April 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that he is hopeful that Jammu and Kashmir will "regain" the status of a state.
Munambam-like incidents will not happen again: Kiren Rijiju
Kochi, April 15: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday assured that Munambam-like incidents in the country will not happen again with the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
'Why am I ridiculed when I attend functions of other religions', Mamata wonders
Kolkata, April 14: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wondered why she is ridiculed every time she attends the functions of any different religion while stressing that "there is no religion bigger than the religion of loving people".
PM Modi slams Congress for appeasement politics, says new law honours Waqf sanctity
Hisar/Yamunanagar, April 14: Taking a dig at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused it of appeasement politics, challenged it to appoint a Muslim party President and criticised its opposition to the amended Waqf Act saying that the new provisions honours the sanctity of Waqf and also ensuried the rights of poor.
'Will Bengal become Kashmir of 1990?' Giriraj Singh slams Mamata over Murshidabad violence
New Delhi, April 14: Union Minister Giriraj Singh has launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the recent violence in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf law.
Two Bengal BJP MPs write to Amit Shah seeking intervention in Murshidabad situation
Kolkata, April 13: Two BJP Lok Sabha members from West Bengal, on Sunday, wrote separate letters to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking intervention in the prevailing tension in Murshidabad district which has been on the boil for the last few days after protests against the recently promulgated Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent and targetted Hindus.
Murshidabad violence: Hindus fleeing in boats, take shelter in school; Suvendu Adhikari posts videos
New Delhi, April 13: After protests against the Waqf Act in West Bengal turned violent, Hindus are reportedly fleeing from Murshidabad.
Waqf Act aims for transparency, not conspiracy: Shaina NC on violence in West Bengal
Mumbai, April 12: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Saturday responded to the recent surge of violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, asserting that the legislation aims to ensure transparency and accountability, not provoke unrest.
Bengal Governor seeks report from state govt on violence over Waqf Act
Kolkata, April 9: West Bengal Governor C. V.
PM Modi flays Oppn for appeasement politics, says Waqf Act a step towards social justice
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp critique of opposition parties regarding the recently introduced Waqf Amendment Act, accusing them of indulging in "appeasement politics."
Reeks of theatre: Sajjad Lone attacks National Conference over chaos in J-K assembly
Jammu, April 8: Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference President Sajad Lone attacked the National Conference-led government, claiming that the party should remove the speaker appointed by them so that discussion on the Waqf Act can take place in the assembly.
Pleas challenging validity of Waqf Act mentioned before CJI for urgent listing
New Delhi, April 7: The pleas in the Supreme Court challenging the recent amendments introduced to the Waqf Act were mentioned on Monday before Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna for urgent listing.
Govt under leadership of PM Modi, HM Shah took bold steps to reclaim civilisational roots: Assam CM
Guwahati, April 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the Central government under the leaderships of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah has taken a series of bold steps for reclaiming the civilisational roots of the Indian society.
Once a property is owned by Waqf, it becomes God's possession and can't be transferred: K. Rahman Khan
Bengaluru, April 2: Amidst the raging debate over the Waqf Act amendment bill in the Lok Sabha, former Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K. Rahman Khan welcomed the "transition with changing times" but stated that the nature of Waqf property can never be changed.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, April 2: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabeled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha amid sloganeering from the Opposition.
Explained: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024
New Delhi, April 1: The Union government announced on Tuesday that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will be tabled in the Lok Sabha on April 2, soon after the Question Hour and will be followed by a comprehensive and detailed discussion extending up to eight hours. IANS brings a complete history and facts of the Bill and the controversy surrounding it.
Not the first time that Waqf Act is being amended, says 2024 Bill
New Delhi, April 1: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, which has triggered intense public debate and invited criticism of Opposition parties, is not the first legislation aiming to refine the Waqf Act, 1995, as a similar amendment to the law was carried out by the UPA government in 2013.
Catholic Bishops body calls for Amendments to Waqf Act over land dispute in Kerala; urges political parties to adopt unbiased, constructive approach
New Delhi, April 1: The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) has urged political parties and legislators to adopt an unbiased and constructive approach to land issues, including Munambam in Kerala.
Report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to be presented in Lok Sabha on Feb 3
New Delhi, February 2: The report of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is slated to be presented in the Lok Sabha on Monday, February 3.
Sambhal is as holy as our four Dhams: Adv Ashwani Upadhyay on Sambhal
Sambhal January 5: Advocate Ashwani Upadhyay has firmly addressed issues surrounding the Waqf Act, the reopening of the Sambhal Temple, and the broader concerns related to Sanatan Dharma.