US EditionIndia’s parliament set to debate controversial law on Muslim endowments
- India's parliament passed a bill to include non-Muslims on waqf boards, increasing government control over Muslim properties.
- The opposition criticized the bill as unconstitutional and discriminatory against Muslims, leading to 288 votes in favor and 232 against.
- Critics argue the bill marginalizes Muslims and sets a dangerous precedent for targeting other communities.
- The government claims that the changes will reduce corruption and promote diversity, despite fears they may undermine minority rights.
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'You'll Break The Nation…': Amit Shah Hits Out At Opposition's 'Appeasement' In Waqf Bill Debate
Speaking in favour of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Waqf council and board came into existence in 1995, and non-Muslims will have no role in running of religious affairs
From claiming temples to renting land worth Rs 500 cr for Rs 12,000: Amit Shah lists out Waqf Board's misdeeds
Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday took a deep dive into India's history to dig out notorious deals and land claims of the Waqf Board across the country while ripping into the Opposition for going against the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 that has been tabled in the Lok Sabha by the BJP-led Centre intending to reform the Muslim body. Speaking during the debate on the bill ahead of voting, Shah said the bill would not bring any non-Musl…
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Arab NewsIndia’s parliament set to debate controversial law on Muslim endowments
India’s parliament has begun debating a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to change laws governing Muslim land endowments in the country.
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