India

Waqf bill aims to destroy Waqf Board, properties instead of protecting them: Owaisi

HYDERABAD — AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday attacked the BJP-led NDA government on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill alleging that the proposed law instead of protecting Waqf properties aims to destroy them. Addressing a press conference here, the Hyderabad MP wanted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the proposed legislation. “In this bill, instead of […]

India

Waqf Amendment Bill is unconstitutional, undemocratic & unfair: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind

NEW DELHI — The Muslim organisation on Thursday criticised the Union government over the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, calling it unconstitutional, undemocratic and unfair as it goes against the freedom of religion guaranteed by the Constitution. “Amendment bill being brought to Waqf is unconstitutional, undemocratic and unfair. The proposed amendments to the Waqf Act are […]

Kashmir

Waqf Bill Interference in Religious Matters, Govt Using Muslims as Polarising Agents: Mirwaiz

SRINAGAR — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday expressed concerns over the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, describing those as “interference in religious matters” and alleged that the government was using Muslims as “polarising agents for electoral purposes”. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jamia Masjid here, he said the introduction […]