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Waqf Amendment Bill will not be implemented retrospectively, misconceptions being spread for vote bank politics: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, April 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday rejected opposition members' criticism that the government wants to interfere in the religious conduct of Muslims through the Waqf Amendment Bill and said the provisions in the legislation aim at better management of Waqf properties.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill not against religious beliefs of any community: Maha CM
Mumbai, April 2: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the Waqf (Amended) Bill has given representation to women in the Waqf Board, which is a very progressive step.
HM Shah takes a swipe at Opposition, says Lalu's call for stricter Waqf laws finally answered
New Delhi, April 2: Addressing the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserted that misconceptions about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill were being deliberately spread by certain parties to bolster their vote banks.
Waqf legislation will bring transparency, help digitise properties: JPC chief
New Delhi, April 2: Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stated on Wednesday that the legislation, tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, will soon be passed, and it will bring transparency.
'Disempowering Muslims': J&K political parties oppose Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Srinagar, April 2: All political parties of J&K, except the BJP, opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, saying that the Bill is intended to disempower Muslims and only target one religion.
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.
Congress will amend the Waqf Law in 2029 if it is passed: Rashid Alvi
New Delhi, April 2: Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Wednesday assured that the Congress would revise the waqf law when it comes to power in 2029 as the Lok Sabha witnessed a spirited discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as proposed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee and tabled by Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju for consideration and passage.
Lalu favoured Waqf (Amendment) Bill in 2010, says Jitan Ram Manjhi
Patna, April 2: Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday attacked RJD president Lalu Prasad, claiming that he supported the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in 2010 but was now opposing it.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill hits basic structure of Constitution: Trinamool MP
New Delhi, April 2: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Wednesday strongly opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it a direct violation of the Constitution.
Most draconian Waqf section 40 to be done away with: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes to repeal Section 40 of the 1995 Act, as it gives the boards power to decide on a property.
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.
Bill not linked to religion, it's prospective and not retrospective: Kiren Rijiju flays naysayers
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tore into the Opposition for ‘spreading falsehood’ over the Waqf Amendment Bill and urged the ‘doubters and naysayers’ to refrain from misleading the people on the proposed reforms.
Parliament was being claimed as Waqf property: Rijiju slams UPA for making provisions 'overriding' other laws
New Delhi, April 2: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday bashed the previous UPA government for de-notifying 123 properties and handing them over to the Delhi Waqf Board. Defending the necessity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, he said that without this legislation, even the Parliament premises could have been claimed as Waqf property.
Bhopal's Muslims burst firecrackers in support of Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Bhopal, April 2: A large number of Muslims in Madhya Pradesh's capital, Bhopal, burst firecrackers on Wednesday to express their support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which was presented in the Lok Sabha earlier in the day.
Rijiju targets Congress over 2013 amendments in Waqf, questions powers provided under section 108
New Delhi, April 2: Introducing the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday targeted UPA government's 2013 amendment in the Waqf Act, questioning the powers provided under section 108.
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.
Lok Sabha begins discussion on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
New Delhi, April 2: Lok Sabha on Wednesday took up for consideration the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which incorporates suggestions made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee that examined the bill tabled in Parliament in August last year.
Amendments made are positive; have been done with thought of bringing transparency: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister and National President of Lok Janshakti Party, Chirag Paswan on Wednesday stated that the amendments made in the Waqf Bill were positive and had been done with the thought of bringing transparency.
Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council voice support to Waqf bill
New Delhi, April 2: Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, the National General Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, voiced his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill and expressed hope that it would be passed in Parliament on Wednesday.
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.
Some leaders, including religious leaders are misleading innocent Muslims, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Waqf Amendement Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday stated that some religious leaders were misleading innocent Muslims while speaking on the Waqf Amendment Bill which is to be introduced today.
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.
Waqf Amendment Bill being introduced in interest of country: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday stated that the Waqf Amendment Bill which is to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today, is in the interest of the country.
We are with NDA, have issued whip: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary supports Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister and RLD President Jayant Chaudhary on Wednesday showed support to the Waqf Amendment Bill which is to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today.
'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.
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.
All eyes on allies; Opposition warns JD (U), TDP for supporting Waqf Amendment Bill
Patna, April 2: Ahead of the tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, Opposition has warned BJP allies, especially Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) and Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desham Paty for supporting the bill, saying that the 'blame' will be laid on them.
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.
Those opposing Waqf bill are not Muslims: Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman slams opposition says 'It's 70 saal vs Modi Karyakal'
New Delhi, April 2: Attacking the opposition for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Tuesday said that the poor Muslims have hopes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that it is "70 saal Vs Modi Karyakal" (PM Modi term).
Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be tabled in Lok Sabha today amidst political standoff
New Delhi, April 2: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House.
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.
TDP issues three-line whip to its MPs to ensure presence in Lok Sabha on April 2
New Delhi, April 1: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs for April 2. The Union Government is set to table the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 on Wednesday.
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.
BJP issues whip to Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in Parliament on April 3
New Delhi, April 1: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday issued a whip to all its Rajya Sabha MPs, mandating their presence in the Parliament on April 3 to support the government's stand on key legislative matters.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill is not acceptable, will always oppose it: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, April 1: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is not acceptable to him and he will always oppose it.