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April 5, 2025, 11:04 AM - 3 min read
The Indian Union Muslim League has expressed dismay over Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi’s absence from the Lok Sabha during the Waqf Amendment Bill debate. Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama’s mouthpiece labelled her absence a "black mark", questioning the Congress leadership’s silence during the BJP-led passage of the legislation.
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April 4, 2025, 06:04 PM - 4 min read
The petition, filed through advocate Anas Tanwir, said the proposed law discriminated against the Muslim community by "imposing restrictions that are not present in the governance of other religious endowments".
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April 3, 2025, 07:54 PM - 2 min read
The Union Minority Affairs Minister said that Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be renamed as the UMEED (Unified Waqf Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development) Bill.
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April 3, 2025, 02:11 PM - 2 min read
“As far as this bill is concerned, it violates Article 25 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to freedom of religion to people in the country."
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April 3, 2025, 01:13 PM - 7 min read
The Lok Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after a heated 12-hour debate. The ruling NDA defended the Bill as beneficial for minorities, while the Opposition criticised it as "anti-Muslim." The legislation proposes major reforms, including tribunal empowerment, property audits, and administrative inclusivity.
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April 2, 2025, 04:38 PM - 6 min read
The Bill impacts J&K, perhaps more than any other part of the country, as Kashmir is a Muslim-dominated area where Waqf properties are governed by both, the government as well as private bodies.
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April 2, 2025, 12:55 PM - 3 min read
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has vowed to challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in court, denouncing it as a “black law” that threatens Muslim community rights. As the Bill faces debate in the Lok Sabha, AIMPLB warns of legal action and nationwide protests against its passage.
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April 2, 2025, 12:08 PM - 5 min read
Despite concerns raised by allies, the NDA is poised to secure the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, with a clear numerical advantage of 293 to 241. TDP and JD(U) MPs may propose amendments but are expected to back the Bill, strengthening the government's position.
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April 2, 2025, 12:00 PM - 4 min read
Women from the Muslim community in Bhopal have extended support to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, set for discussion in Parliament today. The bill, backed by the BJP, aims to modernise waqf governance, though opposition leaders have raised concerns over its potential impact on the community.
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April 2, 2025, 11:21 AM - 3 min read
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the Waqf Amendment Bill, to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, was in the nation's interest. Asserting that opposition to the Bill was politically motivated, he maintained that all communities, barring large landlords, supported the move. BJP and Congress have issued whips.
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April 2, 2025, 09:08 AM - 3 min read
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is set to move the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament today. The Bill, which has drawn criticism from the Opposition, seeks to reform the governance of Waqf properties. The ruling and Opposition parties have issued whips to ensure full attendance.
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April 1, 2025, 09:17 PM - 5 min read
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has called upon all secular political parties, including allies of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Members of Parliament, to oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is scheduled for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha on 2 April.
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