Opposition Grows to Waqf Amendment Bill 2024
Opposition Grows to Waqf Amendment Bill 2024
Opposition Grows to Waqf Amendment Bill 2024
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Umer Farooq, the Mirwaiz of Kashmir, has raised significant concerns about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, arguing it threatens Muslim community interests and violates constitutional rights. He seeks a meeting with the parliamentary committee reviewing the bill, which is criticized for potentially undermining the religious and charitable foundations of Muslims. The Darul Uloom Deoband has also called for nationwide opposition to the bill, emphasizing its detrimental impact on Waqf properties and Islamic principles. Various Muslim leaders and organizations, including the Telangana Waqf Board, have voiced strong objections, fearing increased government control and the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf governance could disrupt communal harmony. The bill has sparked heated debates in parliament, with opposition members questioning its constitutionality and transparency. Community leaders across India are mobilizing to submit objections to the Joint Parliamentary Committee as the deadline approaches.

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