Waqf amendment bill

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin challenged AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami to oppose Hindi imposition and defend Tamil interests against the BJP. Stalin highlighted alleged betrayals by the AIADMK on issues like the CAA and waqf amendment bill, questioning their commitment to Tamil Nadu's pride and welfare schemes.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Kerala's Christian community to support the NDA for a prosperous state, highlighting the government's stance against appeasement. He criticized the LDF and UDF for alleged ties with controversial outfits and their silence on the Munambam land dispute, asserting that neither front ensures Kerala's safety.

The BJP-led central government tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament amid opposition from the INDIA bloc, incorporating suggestions from the Joint Parliamentary Committee. Union minister Kiren Rijiju defended the reforms, citing extensive consultations and emphasizing no interference in religious institutions, while Congress accused the Centre of rushing the legislation.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at benefiting Pasmanda Muslims, sparking celebrations among the Dara Shikoh Foundation. Despite opposition criticism, the government claims the bill will enhance waqf property management and development opportunities for the Muslim community.

The waqf amendment bill 2025 sparked large-scale protests across India, including Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai, after it cleared Parliament. Leaders of AIMIM and Congress challenged its constitutionality in the Supreme Court. The Opposition and several leaders criticized the Bill's passage and its potential impact on religious rights.

In Coimbatore, over 300 SDPI members, including women and children, protested the waqf amendment bill by hoisting black flags at their homes and gathering in Anbu Nagar, Ukkadam. The protestors demanded the central government immediately withdraw the bill, asserting they would continue protesting until their demands are met and Muslim rights are protected.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis questioned Uddhav Thackeray's stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be introduced in Lok Sabha. The bill faces opposition from Congress-led INDIA bloc and Muslim organizations, with Shiv Sena (UBT) having left the BJP alliance in 2019.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju condemns opposition groups for allegedly misleading people about the waqf amendment bill. He urges all political parties to participate in parliamentary debates and discussions on the bill. Meanwhile, protests against the bill continue, with demonstrators wearing black armbands during prayers.

The BJP government plans to present the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which the INDIA bloc and other opposition parties unanimously oppose. The bill is criticized for violating constitutional provisions and targeting specific communities. Delhi Police has increased security measures to maintain order.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board urges Muslims to wear black armbands during Ramzan's final Friday to protest the waqf amendment bill 2024, which they claim aims to seize Muslim properties. While Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Stalin denounces the bill as discriminatory, the controversy has sparked significant protests, with further demonstrations planned in Vijayawada.

Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, an NDA ally, declared support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, addressing management issues of Waqf properties via reforms. The Bill, set to be tabled in Lok Sabha, faces opposition allegations of being unconstitutional. TDP's backing boosts BJP's effort to pass it, promising benefits for poor Muslims. A detailed eight-hour discussion is planned.

Preparations are underway for the meeting and discussions with stakeholders by the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Guwahati today.

The Jana Sena Party has backed the waqf amendment bill introduced in the Lok Sabha, aiming to modernize the Waqf Act and benefit the Muslim community. The bill, set for consideration today, intends to address the administration issues of Waqf properties, improve management through technology, and tackle mismanagement and corruption.

Biju Janata Dal emphasizes the importance of justice, harmony, and community rights regarding the waqf amendment bill in Rajya Sabha. The party did not issue a whip, encouraging its members to vote according to their conscience despite announcing opposition to the bill.

During a parliamentary panel meeting on the waqf amendment bill, top government officials were questioned by lawmakers. Opposition members argued that ministries were not independently reviewing the draft legislation. The bill seeks to remove encroachments on government lands and expedite development projects, but opposition claims existing laws already address these issues, leading to heated discussions.

Longtime JD(U) stalwart K C Tyagi has officially wrapped up his 23-year journey with Nitish Kumar's party, opting not to renew his membership. Known as a key figure since the party's founding, Tyagi plans to meet with like-minded political allies on March 22 in New Delhi to discuss his next steps.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Centre over the waqf amendment bill, calling it a move to divide the country. Union minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the bill, which the opposition claims is unconstitutional, while Amit Shah assured it does not interfere with Muslim religious matters.

Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde criticizes Uddhav Thackeray for opposing the waqf amendment bill, accusing Thackeray of abandoning Hindutva. Shinde defends the bill's intent to reform Waqf property administration, while Thackeray condemns what he calls BJP's hypocrisy.

Clerics have started campaigning against the provisions of the Right To Education (RTE) Act and the changes suggested in the waqf amendment bill, with the secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) Maulana Syed Mohd Wali Rahmani criticizing the Congress for ignoring the amendments suggested by the board.

After the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor termed it as unconstitutional and claimed many opposed it. Other Congress MPs argued against the bill's intentions, suggesting it could harm Muslim minority rights. The bill was sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny.

India's Parliament is gearing up for a busy winter session with 15 new bills on the agenda. Key among them is the waqf amendment bill, awaiting a report from a joint parliamentary committee. Additionally, bills focusing on maritime trade and the establishment of a cooperative university are slated for introduction. These new bills join eight others already awaiting parliamentary approval.

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske supports the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, asserting that the opposition is falsely claiming it is against Muslims for their own advantage. BJP leaders emphasize the bill's aim to benefit poor Muslims, with amendments suggested by the Joint Parliamentary Committee. Critics of the bill are accused of not wanting the betterment of underprivileged Muslims.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju rebuked Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for his social media post urging Indian Muslims to reject the waqf amendment bill. Rijiju accused Naik of spreading false propaganda and warned him against misleading people from abroad. The bill, aimed at reforming Waqf property management, is under review by a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav criticizes BJP for pushing the waqf amendment bill, claiming it undermines communal harmony. CBCI highlights the legal issues with Waqf properties in Kerala and calls for amendments. The new bill aims to address mismanagement, corruption, and encroachments in Waqf properties.

Union minister Giriraj Singh accused AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi of inciting division over his opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Owaisi called for a nationwide protest against the bill, which proposes changes to the Waqf Act, including clearer definitions and restructuring of the Waqf Tribunal.