AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called for a nationwide protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by the Modi government. During a protest gathering in Mahbubnagar, Telangana, Owaisi criticized the bill, claiming it undermines constitutional rights and threatens the interests of the Muslim community. The bill, which aims to rename and reform the Waqf Act of 1995, has sparked controversy due to its proposed changes, including redefining the term “Waqf” and modifying the powers of Waqf Boards. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board and other Muslim organizations have also expressed their concerns and vowed to oppose the bill through nationwide demonstrations.
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- AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called for a nationwide protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
- The protest was organized in Mahbubnagar, Telangana, under the banner of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.
- Owaisi criticized the bill, stating it is against constitutional rights and the interests of the Muslim community.
- The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes renaming the Waqf Act, 1995, to the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 1995.
- The bill aims to redefine “Waqf” and prevent the creation of Waqf-alal-aulad from denying women’s inheritance rights.
- It seeks to omit Section 40, which relates to the Waqf Board’s authority to determine Waqf property status.
- The bill introduces reforms to the Tribunal structure and establishes a separate Board of Auqaf for Boharas and Aghakhanis.
- A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) was set up to scrutinize the bill further, with its second meeting held on August 30.
- Various Muslim organizations have voiced concerns over clauses in the bill that they feel interfere with religious practices and faith.
- The JPC has invited public opinions, including views from NGOs, experts, and stakeholders, regarding the bill.
