AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has criticized the Modi government’s proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which includes a provision for two non-Muslim members on the central Waqf Council. He raised the issue in response to the new chairman of the Tirupati temple’s statement that only Hindus should be employed at the temple, arguing for parity and questioning why non-Muslims are involved in the Waqf Board when Muslims are excluded from the Tirupati temple board.
Thursday, August 22nd, is set to be a busy day in Indian courts and politics, with key hearings on the Kolkata rape case, Byju’s insolvency plea, and the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Additionally, Congress plans nationwide protests demanding the resignation of SEBI Chief, and the Supreme Court will hear a bail plea in the Bhima Koregaon case. The day will also see the opening of IPOs for Rapid Multimodal Logistics and Resourceful Automobile.
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske criticized Uddhav Thackeray for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, alleging that he is indebted to Muslims for their support and has betrayed Balasaheb Thackeray’s stance on the Waqf Board. Thackeray, in response, pledged to protect all religious properties, including temples, against any interference.
The Indian Parliament has established a joint committee to scrutinize the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The committee, led by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, will examine the proposed changes to the Waqf Act, including the inclusion of non-Muslim representation in Waqf bodies and the renaming of the law. The Bill has sparked controversy, with the opposition voicing concerns about its potential impact on Muslims.
A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) has been formed to examine the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which has sparked heated debate. The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha, aims to address issues related to Waqf properties but has been met with strong opposition from several parties, who argue that its provisions target Muslims and undermine federalism. The JPC will comprise members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and will scrutinize the bill’s proposed changes.
India celebrated a hockey bronze medal and anticipated another gold in javelin. Meanwhile, leading companies released their Q1 results, and Parliament debated the Waqf Amendment Bill. Bangladesh saw a return to normalcy with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus taking over the reins of government.
Senior BJP leader Smriti Irani has lauded the introduction of an amended Waqf Bill, calling it a necessity for the Muslim community, particularly for women. The bill, which has sparked controversy among opposition parties, aims to streamline Waqf management and registration through a centralized portal and database. It also proposes the establishment of a separate board for the Boharas and Aghakhanis.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has proposed sending the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny and deliberation. This decision comes after concerns were raised regarding the bill’s provisions and potential impact on the Waqf board’s functioning.
