NEW DELHI: Two days after Waqf (Amendment) Act came into force, its constitutional validity was challenged before SC Monday by DMK, Maulana Arshad Madani of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, and Samastha Kerala Jamiathul Ulema. The petitions object primarily to the elimination of the ‘waqf by user’ provision and alleged “ouster … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproar on Monday over the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act. The chaos unfolded after the National Conference (NC)-led alliance government reiterated its intent to bring a resolution opposing the Act, which has now become law following its passage in both Houses of Parliament and Presidential assent.Assembly Speaker Abdul … Read more
NEW DELHI: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has condemned the recent Waqf Amendments passed by Parliament, calling them a “severe assault” on Islamic values, Shariah, religious freedom, communal harmony, and the foundational structure of the Indian Constitution.In a strongly worded statement following a high-level meeting of Board officials and special invitees, the … Read more
Tejashwi Yadav (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday strongly condemned the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, calling it “unconstitutional” and accusing the BJP of using it to “divide the country” and distract from pressing issues. His remarks came after the Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament following long and intense … Read more
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday strongly criticised Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi over her comments regarding the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that her remarks were “unfortunate” and undermined parliamentary democracy.Without directly naming Sonia Gandhi, Birla noted that the Bill underwent thorough parliamentary procedure, with discussions lasting 13 hours … Read more
VIJAYAWADA: Former legislator and senior YSRCP leader Hafeez Khan has strongly criticized the chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and BJP-led NDA govt in the Centre for rushing to clear the Waqf Amendment Bill in the parliament despite objections from the opposition parties. Khan said that the NDA govt brought an unconstitutional legislation, calling it a black … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after fierce discussion for over 12 hours with the govt countering the opposition’s charges of encroachment on constitutional and Muslim rights and attacks on federalism with a strong defence of the changes in the Act governing Islamic endowments.The bill was adopted by 288 … Read more
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu NEW DELHI: Chandrababu Naidu‘s Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key ally of the NDA government at the Centre, has announced support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill ending days of speculation on the legislation which several opposition parties and Muslim organisations are opposing calling it unconstitutional and against the interests of the … Read more
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has called upon Muslims nationwide to don black armbands during Alvida Juma, Ramzan’s final Friday, opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.AIMPLB in a post on X, said, “It is the responsibility of every Muslim in the country to strongly oppose this bill (Waqf Amendment Bill 2025). The … Read more
NEW DELHI: Cabinet has approved the proposed amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill incorporating the changes recently recommended by the Parliamentary panel, paving the way for it to be tabled for discussion and passage in the second half of the budget session.TOI has learnt that the govt has incorporated most of the changes recommended by … Read more