The Waqf Amendment Bill has been a significant topic of discussion in the Indian Parliament. After a 12-hour-long debate, the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill in a late-night voting session at 2 AM on Wednesday. A total of 520 MPs participated, with 288 voting in favour and 232 opposing the bill.
Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, named the bill “Unified Waqf Management Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development” (UMEED). The Waqf Amendment Bill is now set to be introduced in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Owaisi’s Protest: “This Bill Humiliates Muslims”
During the discussion, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, tearing up a copy in protest. He declared,
“This bill is intended to humiliate Muslims. I tear it apart just as Gandhi tore unjust laws.”
To read more about AIMIM’s stand on minority issues, visit AIMIM Official Website.
Amit Shah Defends the Waqf Amendment Bill
Union Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed concerns over the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating:
“Non-Islamic entities will not be included in Waqf. There is no such provision. Minorities are being misled for vote-bank politics.”
After the discussion, Shah also proposed President’s Rule in Manipur, which was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha.
For official details on Waqf laws in India, visit Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Rijiju: “Without This Bill, Even Parliament Could Have Been Claimed as Waqf Property”
Defending the Waqf Amendment Bill, Kiren Rijiju stated:
“If we had not introduced this bill, even this Parliament building could have been claimed as Waqf property.”
He further alleged that in March 2014—just before the general elections—123 prime properties were hurriedly transferred to the Delhi Waqf Board.
For more details on Waqf property rules and management, check Central Waqf Council.
Amit Shah: “This Bill is for the Poor, Not for Theft”
Amit Shah clarified:
“The Waqf Amendment Bill is meant to benefit the poor, not for land-grabbing. One MP says minorities won’t accept it—what kind of threat is that? This is Parliament’s law; it must be accepted.”
He further explained that Waqf is an Arabic term referring to the donation of property for religious purposes in the name of Allah.
For more information on Waqf properties in India, visit Waqf Board of India.
Opposition Accuses Government of Diverting Attention
SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the government of shifting focus from China’s encroachments:
“Railway and defence lands are being sold, but the focus is only on Waqf. What about the villages China has built in India?”
Meanwhile, DMK MP A Raja challenged Rijiju:
“If your speech matches the JPC report, I will resign from Parliament.”
For more updates on India-China border issues, visit MEA India.
JDU Minister: “The Bill is Not Anti-Muslim”
JDU leader and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) rejected allegations that the Waqf Amendment Bill was anti-Muslim, stating:
“Waqf is a trust, not a religious institution. It should ensure justice for all sections of society.”
For insights on constitutional rights and religious laws, check PRS Legislative Research.
Anurag Thakur: “India Will Follow Ambedkar’s Constitution, Not Mughal Orders”
BJP MP Anurag Thakur declared:
“India needs freedom from the fear of Waqf. The choice is clear: follow the Constitution or Waqf’s arbitrary decisions.”
For details on India’s constitutional laws, visit Law Ministry of India.
Congress: “India is Being Divided on Religious Lines”
Congress MP KC Venugopal accused the government of religious bias:
“You are allowing non-Muslims into the Waqf Board but maintaining restrictions in Hindu temple management laws.”
For a legal comparison of Hindu and Muslim religious board laws, visit Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Board.
The Waqf Amendment Bill is now set to be debated in the Rajya Sabha, where a fierce battle is expected. Stay updated on the latest political developments at EducationGarage.com.
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