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Maulana Madani Decries Waqf Amendment Bill as Unconstitutional and Undemocratic
“Amendment bill being brought to Waqf is unconstitutional, undemocratic and unfair. The proposed amendments to the Waqf Act are also against the freedom of religion provided by the Constitution and also violates articles 14-15 and 25 of the Constitution,” stated Maulana Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat-i-Ulama Hind, during a joint press conference with the Muslim Personal Law Board at the Constitution Club in New Delhi.
Waqf Bill Becomes 11th Legislation Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee Since 2015
The government decided on Thursday to refer the Bill to a joint committee for further scrutiny, following the opposition parties' objection to some of the provisions of the Bill.
Rijiju Defends Waqf Amendment Bill, Asserts No Religious Freedom Will Be Compromised
Despite interruptions from the Opposition, Rijiju emphasized, "The provisions outlined in this Bill, from Articles 25 to 30, do not encroach upon any religious freedoms or breach any constitutional articles."
Government Proposes Major Reforms to Waqf Board, Mandates Women Members
The two Bills would enable the initiation of reforms in the Waqf Board that has provisions for making it mandatory to have at least two women members on the Board.
Proposed Amendments to Waqf Law Include Major Reforms and New Act Name
The Waqf Amendment Bill, which is to be placed in the Lok Sabha shortly, has also proposed to rename the Waqf Act of 1995 as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.
Jaya Bachchan Raises Concerns Over Inclusion of 'Amitabh' in Her Official Name
Bachchan said, "Sir, you know what Amitabh means to me. While I am very proud of my marriage and my husband, I am only rejoicing, feeling happy and proud about his success."
Om Birla Cautions MPs Against Using House for Public Relations
"The practice of MPs using their time in the House as part of public relations campaigns needs to end," said Mr. Birla. According to him, some members leave the House to meet with various MPs and senior leaders for personal promotion.
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