US EditionAsaduddin Owaisi challenges waqf legislation in Supreme Court
- AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has challenged the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in the Supreme Court, claiming it violates Muslim rights regarding religious institutions and properties.
- Owaisi asserted that the bill allows encroachers to gain ownership of Waqf land, undermining the autonomy of the Muslim community over their properties.
- The Congress party, along with other opposition lawmakers, plans to petition the Supreme Court, emphasizing that the bill imposes arbitrary restrictions on Waqf management.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the bill, stating it marks a 'watershed moment' for socio-economic justice and transparency.
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"Using Parliament Majority To Take Away Muslims' Rights": Asaduddin Owaisi To NDTV On Waqf Bill
AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which was passed by the Rajya Sabha last night. One of the main contentions of Mr Owaisi was the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf councils and state boards. In an interview to NDTV, the chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) also said the BJP government is using their majority in parliament not to reform, but to…
Asaduddin Owaisi challenges Waqf Bill, says waqf is community property and doesn't belong to govt
The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 has been passed in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, leading to a strong response from AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi. He has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the bill, which he claims violates the rights of Muslims regarding the control of their religious institutions and properties. Speaking to India TV, Owaisi stated, "We will go to court and fight the legal battle against the Waqf Amendment Bill." He hi…
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