IAMC Criticizes New Waqf Law for Threatening Muslim Control

The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) has condemned the new Waqf law in India, asserting it aims to strip the Muslim community of control over crucial properties that support education and welfare initiatives. IAMC officials argue that the legislation represents a systematic attempt to marginalize Muslims, undermine their religious autonomy, and exacerbate socio-economic inequalities. They contend that the government's focus on increased state control over Waqf properties is a thinly veiled pretext for dispossessing the Muslim community of its assets. The IAMC plans to engage with international human rights organizations to raise awareness about the potential implications of the law for India's Muslim population. This development is viewed as part of a broader ideological mission by the BJP government to weaken the foundations of the Muslim community. Critics emphasize that genuine reforms should involve community consultation rather than coercive measures.