Waqf Amendment Act News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Kiren Rijiju targets Mamata govt for refusing to implement Waqf Act
Mumbai, April 22: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday strongly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for refusing to implement the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in her state, saying that a state cannot block a law passed by Parliament under the federal structure.
'One Nation, One Election' will empower voters, save resources: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, April 21: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that frequent elections throughout the year hinder development work, waste financial resources, and disrupt normal life. He emphasised that if 'One Nation, One Election' is implemented, then voters can exercise their democratic rights properly.
Those who seek to divide people will face consequences: Bihar Governor on Murshidabad violence
Patna, April 20: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday condemned the recent violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad following the passage of newly amended laws on the Waqf and said that those who seek to divide people will face consequences.
BSF came as a saviour for women at riot-hit Murshidabad: NCW chief
Kolkata, April 20: The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel came as a saviour for the women of minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal, which was on the boil following communal violence and riot-like situation there as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent, claimed the National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya K Rahatkar on Sunday.
MP BJP to run Waqf (Amendment) Act awareness campaign
Bhopal, April 19: Madhya Pradesh BJP chief V. D.Sharma said on Saturday that the state unit will run a state-wide awareness campaign regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act. He said that BJP workers make people aware of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, including how this crucial step of the Centre will ensure positive changes in society.
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.
Not be led astray by poison, by propaganda... Kerala BJP President slams Mamata Banerjee, Congress over Waqf Amendment Act
New Delhi, April 19: Noting that the Waqf (Amendment) Act aims to bring transparency to the Waqf Board's operations, Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday appealed to the Muslim Community against the alleged "poison" and "propaganda" that is being "filled in their heads" by parties led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Congress.
Communal clashes in West Bengal failure of state administration, says NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo
Bhopal/Kolkata, April 19: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member, Priyank Kanoongo, on Friday, hit out at the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her government failed to protect the citizens of the state.
What happened in Murshidabad is an eye opener: BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul
Kolkata, April 19: A day after a National Commission for Women (NCW) team visited West Bengal's relief camps, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Agnimitra Paul said what happened in Murishdabad was an " eye-opener," referring to the violence following the protests over the Waqf Amendment Act earlier in the month.
Tripura CM Manik Saha meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah in national capital
New Delhi, April 18: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital on Friday, according to the Home Minister's office.
India slams Bangladesh's comments on West Bengal situation
New Delhi, April 18: Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, on Friday slammed Bangladesh for its comments on recent incidents in West Bengal.
Focus on protecting rights of own minorities: India hits back at B'desh for 'unwarranted' comments on Bengal violence
New Delhi, April 18: India on Friday firmly rejected Bangladesh's remarks regarding the recent violence in West Bengal, calling them unwarranted and misleading.
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.
Even down to commas and full stops...: PM Modi on how Bohra community helped shape Waqf Amendment Act
New Delhi, April 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the Dawoodi Bohra community for their significant contribution in shaping the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying their involvement extended to even the smallest technical details -- "even down to commas and full stops."
Dawoodi Bohra delegation meets PM Modi, thanks him for Waqf Amendment Act
New Delhi, April 17: A delegation of Dawoodi Bohra community met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and thanked him for the Waqf Amendment Act.
Family of father, son killed in Murshidabad violence declines compensation by West Bengal govt
Kolkata, April 17: The family members of Hargobindo Das and Chandan Das, the father and son killed in the violence in Murshidabad district of West Bengal last week in which three people died, have declined the compensation offered by the state government.
NCW delegation to reach West Bengal today to visit violence-affected areas, meet victims
Kolkata, April 17: A National Commission for Women (NCW) delegation will visit violence-affected areas in West Bengal and meet the victims.
If you go to UAE, whose hospitality do you take?: Mamata Banerjee targets BJP appeals for INDIA bloc to stay united
Kolkata, April 17: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a veiled attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing them of being "against Muslims" but receiving their hospitality in West Asian countries.
Union Min Chirag Paswan accuses Opposition of trying to create unrest across country over Waqf (Amendment) Act
Hajipur, April 17: Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday accused opposition leaders of deliberately attempting to "create unrest" across the country by promoting divisive narratives aimed at misleading the Muslim community over Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Supreme Court to resume hearing batch of petitions challenging constitutional validity of Waqf Amendment Bill today
New Delhi, April 17: The Supreme Court will continue hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on Thursday.
'Her politics is based on appeasement': Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma slams CM Mamata on Murshidabad violence
New Delhi, April 16: BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma on Wednesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of appeasing Muslim voters for electoral gains and neglecting the Hindus amid violence in Murshidabad against the Waqf Amendment Act.
Murshidabad violence: West Bengal Police form nine-member SIT
Kolkata, April 16: The West Bengal Police on Wednesday announced the constitution of a nine-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe the violence and riot-like situation in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district throughout almost the entire last week over protests against the Waqf Amendment Act becoming violent.
'Concerned over violence': SC posts further hearing on Waqf (Amendment) Act challenge pleas for tomorrow
New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed its concern over violence taking place amid protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Do you have problem with women being given representation?: Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Mamata Banerjee amid chaos over Waqf Act
New Delhi, April 16: Amid heightened tensions over the Waqf Amendment Act, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, asking her whether she has issues over women being given representation in the Waqf board.
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.
Mamata govt shielding rioters in Murshidabad: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal
Lucknow, April 15: In the wake of violent unrest in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, the Mamata Banerjee-led government is under fierce attack from the BJP. The party MP Jagdambika Pal has accused the West Bengal government of actively sheltering those responsible for the violence, labelling the clashes as "state-sponsored."
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.
False narrative being spread that Centre is against Muslims: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in Kerala
Kochi, April 15: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the Waqf Amendment Act is not targeted towards Muslims and a false narrative has been spread that the Union Government is against the community.
'Poila Boishakh', PM Modi greets Bengalis on New Year Day
New Delhi, April 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings on 'Poila Boishakh', which marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year.
Demolition, sealing of Madrasas injustice to minorities: All India Muslim Jamaat chief
Bareilly, April 14: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) on Monday strongly condemned the recent demolition and sealing of madrasas in Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand under the newly-implemented Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Murshidabad violence: Over 200 arrested, tension surfaces at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas
Kolkata, April 14: The total number of arrests in connection with the violence in pockets of the Murshidabad district of West Bengal has crossed 200, informed a senior official of the state police on Monday.
Murshidabad violence: Suspension of Internet services extended to Bengal's Malda, Birbhum
Kolkata, April 14: Amid the continuing air of tension in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, which has been on the boil for the last few days with violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, the administration has decided to extend the suspension of Internet services to the adjacent districts of Malda and Birbhum.
No one will be allowed to take law into their hands: West Bengal Governor on Murshidabad violence
Kolkata, April 13: Amid the ongoing unrest in West Bengal's Murshidabad over the Waqf Ammendment Act, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday assured that strict law and order would be maintained in violence-hit areas and warned that no one would be allowed to take the law into their own hands.
Huge protest in Hyderabad against Waqf Amendment Act
Hyderabad, April 13: Thousands of people hit the streets in Hyderabad on Sunday in the biggest protest in the city so far against the Waqf Amendment Act.
Situation fully under control: West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar on Murshidabad violence
Murshidabad, April 13: Days after violence erupted in West Bengal's Murshidabad, DGP Rajeev Kumar said that the "situation is under control."
Everyone has to implement it: Union Minster Pralhad Joshi responded to WB CM Mamata Banerjee's criticism of Waqf Amendment Act
Hubli, April 13: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday responded to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's criticism of the Waqf Amendment Act, stating that it is a central law that must be implemented by all states without exception.
Bengal Governor sends communique to Centre on Murshidabad situation
Kolkata, April 13: West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose has sent a communique to the Ministry of Home Affairs giving updates on the current situation in Murshidabad, which has been on the boil for the last few days after protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
If Parliament passes any law, every state has to follow it: Chhattisgarh CM on Mamata Banerjee's statement on Waqf Act
Raipur, April 13: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday responded to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement on the Waqf Amendment Act, emphasizing that laws passed by the Indian Parliament are applicable to the entire country and must be followed by all states.
Communal violence perpetrators in Murshidabad mainly outsiders, says Trinamool MP
Kolkata, April 13: Trinamool Congress MP Khalilur Rahaman from the Jangipur constituency said on Sunday that initial findings indicate the perpetrators of communal violence in certain areas of the minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal, which has been tense in recent days due to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, were primarily outsiders and not residents of the district.
Immense satisfaction: Assam CM Sarma lauds police, minority leaders for peaceful situation amid anti-Waqf Act protest across country
Guwahati, April 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday lauded the efforts of the Assam Police and leaders from the minority community for ensuring peace across the state amid intelligence inputs warning of possible unrest over the protest on the Waqf Amendment Act.