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"I have supported the bill...": BJD leader Sasmit Patra on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Sasmit Patra on Friday extended his support to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and said that he has supported the bill.... read..

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Congress to challenge "constitutionality" of Waqf Bill in Supreme Court, says Jairam Ramesh

Congress MP and party General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday announced that the party will soon challenge the "constitutionality" of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Supreme Court after it was passed in the Parliament in the e... read..

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End to injustice, corruption: Amit Shah lauds passage of Waqf Amendment Bill

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill has ended "injustice" and "corruption". He said an era of justice and equality has commenced as the Parliament approved amendments to the Waqf Act.... read..

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"Virodhi dalon ki raat ho rahi kaali": Ramdas Athawale backs Waqf Bill, takes on opposition with humorous couplets

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Friday extended his support to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, asserting that the legislation aims to deliver justice to the majority of the Muslim community while promoting co... read..

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"Muslim community is their experimental laboratory": Samajwadi Party's ST Hasan on Waqf Bill

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and former MP ST Hasan on Friday fiercely criticised the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Parliament, branding it "unconstitutional" and warning of its potential rejection by the Supreme Court.... read..

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Shia Law Board to approach Supreme Court against Waqf amendment bill: Maulana Yasoob Abbas

After the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed in Parliament, All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) General Secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas on Friday said that they would approach the Supreme Court and peacefully protest against it.... read..

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Third JD(U) leader, Tabrez Siddiqui Alig, resigns over party's support to Waqf Bill

After two Muslim leaders resigned from the party over its stance on the Waqf Bill, another leader from the party, General Secretary of the JD(U) Minority Department, Tabrez Siddiqui Alig also resigned in protest on Friday.... read..

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"Intentions of ruling party not good": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on passing of Waqf Bill in Parliament

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari slammed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament, alleging ulterior motives by the ruling party, stating that it was done for polarising and diverting attention from their failure.... read..

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"BSP will support Muslim community if govt misuses bill": Mayawati registers oppn to Waqf Amendment Bill

Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Friday morning registered her opposition to the recent passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that the central government's attempt to clear the bill in "haste" was "inappropriate".... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami calls Waqf Amendment Bill significant step towards 'transparency' and 'justice'

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that the Waqf Amendment Bill was a significant step towards transparency, justice and protection of constitutional rights of citizens.... read..

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PM Narendra Modi calls passage of Waqf Amendment Bill "watershed moment"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2025 was a "watershed moment" and that this would help the marginalised, who have been "denied both voice and opportunity."... read..

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Two JD (U) Muslim leaders resign from the party over its stand on Waqf Bill

Two JD (U) Muslim leaders resigned from the party over its stand on the Waqf Bill, expressing strong disappointment over JDU's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill.... read..

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"Pseudo-seculars, hardliner Maulanas tricking Muslims": Dara Shikoh Foundation celebrates passage of Waqf Amendment Bill

After the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Rajya Sabha, workers of the Dara Shikoh Foundation were seen distributing sweets and bursting crackers, saying that the bill would be helpful in the development for Pasmanda Muslims.... read..

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"Changes are needed": Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Waqf Bill

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan alleged Thursday that there is a "mess somewhere" in the Wafq Board and it needs improvement.... read..

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Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav congratulates PM Modi, MPs on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of Parliaments of both the houses on the successful passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Parliament.... read..

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"Muslims will hugely benefit from Waqf Amendment Bill": Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora

Terming the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Parliament "historic," Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Friday said that Muslims will hugely benefit from the Waqf Amendment Bill.... read..

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"Welcomed by country...": BJP leader Jagdambika Pal on Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal, on Thursday said that the Bill is being welcomed by the country.... read..

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"Against Constitution...": Mallikarjun Kharge appeals Amit Shah to withdraw Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to withdraw the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and said that this is against the Constitution.... read..

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Opposition trying to mislead people on Waqf Amendment Bill, will benefit crores of Muslims: Rijiju in Rajya Sabha

Union Minority Affairs Minister on Thursday accused the opposition parties of trying to mislead people on the Waqf Amendment Bill and said it will benefit crores of people from the Muslim community.... read..

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Voting underway on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Rajya Sabha

The voting is underway for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Rajya Sabha as debate concluded on the Bill.... read..

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Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after 2-days heated debate

The Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the early hours of Friday after a marathon and heated debate.... read..

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"Betrayal of Muslims": Grand Mufti of J-K on Waqf Bill

Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has stated that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 is against the Muslims.... read..

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"Politics of division will harm nation": Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on passage of Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

After the Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday said that the politics of division will harm the nation.... read..

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Union Minister BL Verma praises passage of Waqf Amendment Bill, says "bill was much needed..."

Following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, several political leaders expressed their views and welcomed the move. Union Minister BL Verma emphasised the importance of the bill by ensuring that their rights are protected.... read..

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"Dissatisfaction in minds of people": RJD leader Manoj Kumar Jha on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

After the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in the Parliament, RJD leader Manoj Kumar Jha on Friday said that there is dissatisfaction in the minds of the people.... read..

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"Chances that judiciary will declare it unconstitutional": Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday said that if the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 is challenged, the judiciary may declare it "unconstitutional."... read..

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"Will continue to protest against Bill": NCP (SCP) MP Fouzia Khan on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) MP Fouzia Khan on Friday said that they will continue to protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025.... read..

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"They have taken negative stand...": Mallikarjun Kharge attacks govt on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday attacked the Union government after the Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and said that the government have taken a "negative stand."... read..

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"Against spirit of secularism": CPI (M) leader AA Rahim on passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025

Communist Party of India (M) leader AA Rahim on Friday said that passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is a "black day" of secular India, adding that the Bill is against the "spirit of secularism."... read..

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"Sad episode in history of India": CPI-M MP John Brittas on passage of Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Parliament

Following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Parliament, CPI-M MP John Brittas on Friday said that this is a sad episode in the history of India.... read..

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"Babasaheb's Constitution, democracy have been murdered": AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025

Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh called the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 "unconstitutional" and said that Babasaheb's Constitution and democracy have been murdered.... read..

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Bihar: Fifth JD(U) leader resigns over party's support for Waqf Bill

Nadeem Akhtar, another JD(U) leader resigned from the party making him the fifth member to leave over the party's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill.... read..

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"Those misleading muslims on CAA are doing the same today": Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Waqf Bill

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday responded to opposition criticism of the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament, stating that those who were misleading the Muslim community regarding the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) are now spreading... read..

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Another setback for JD(U) as fourth leader resigns over party's support for Waqf Bill

In another setback for the JD(U) party, M Raju Nayyar has resigned, becoming the fourth leader to leave over the party's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill. His resignation follows that of three other Muslim leaders, who have protested the party's suppor... read..

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"Decision made by unhealthy Nitish Kumar": RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui slams Bihar CM for supporting Waqf Bill

As the Parliament cleared the Waqf Amendment Bill, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui on Friday lashed out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying that he remains "unhealthy" because a healthy Kumar wouldn't have extended support t... read..

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"People will realise within two days...": UP Minister Jaiveer Singh on passage of Waqf Bill

Uttar Pradesh Minister Jaiveer Singh on Friday assured that the Waqf Amendment Bill serves the public interest, dismissing the Opposition's concerns as politically motivated fear-mongering. He said that within two days, people would realise that they were... read..

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"How can you bulldoze our freedom of religion?": Congress' Imran Masood slams Centre over Waqf Bill

Amid strong objections being raised by the opposition over the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill, Congress MP Imran Masood on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the centre of "bulldozing" the freedom of religion of Muslims.... read..

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"Against basic spirit of Constitution": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Waqf Bill

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Friday vehemently opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, terming it "against the basic spirit of the Constitution."... read..

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"Waqf Bill meant to give rights, not take them away": All India Muslim Jamaat Chief

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat expressed his support to the Waqf Bill and assured the Muslim community that legislation does not pose any threat to the properties--- mosques, dargahs, Eidgahs, or cemet... read..

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"It was needed for long time": Juna Akhara's Sawmi Avdheshanand Giri welcomes Waqf Bill

Juna Akhara's Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj on Friday backed the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a long-awaited reform welcomed by the nation.... read..

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"Waqf Bill will create division in country": TMC MP Saugata Roy

TMC MP Saugata Roy on Friday supported Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that the legislation will create division in the country.... read..

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"Time will prove how valuable this bill is": BJP MP Damodar Agarwal on Waqf Bill

BJP Lok Sabha MP Damodar Agarwal expressed strong support for the Waqf Amendment Bill that was recently passed in Parliament, stating that time would determine the value of the legislation.... read..

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"Big Reform": Jagdambika Pal after Parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal on Friday hailed the "big reform" of Parliament passing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 stating that Waqf properties will not be registered in a portal that will be launched by the minority affairs ministry s... read..

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"Would've have done the same had I been in his place": AIMIM's Waris Pathan defends Owaisi tearing copy of Waqf Bill

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan on Thursday defended party chief Asaduddin Owaisi who had strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, dramatically tearing its copy in protest in the Lok Sabha.... read..

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Opposition setting false narratives, instigating fear in people on Waqf Amendment Bill: Chirag Paswan

Union Minister and National President of Lok Janshakti Party Chirag Paswan slammed the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress and alleged that the opposition was setting false narratives and instigating fear in the people after Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 w... read..

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"All Opposition does is lie, create confusion": BJP allies voice support for Waqf Amendment Bill

As the Rajya Sabha discussed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Tuesday, members of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) voiced their support for the legislation, expressing confidence in its passage while launching a scathing attack on the Opposition for "cr... read..

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JD(U) leader Kasim Ansari resigns after party backs Waqf Bill

Mohammed Kasim Ansari has resigned from the primary membership of the Janata Dal (United) after the party supported the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha.... read..

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Waqf Bill was introduced intentionally to divide country: Mamata Banerjee vows to amend it when new government is formed

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the BJP of introducing the Waqf Amendment Bill to "divide the country" and promised to reverse it through an amendment if a new government comes to power at the Centre.... read..

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Waqf Amendment Bill will benefit crores of people from Muslim community: Rijiju

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that the Waqf Amendment Bill will benefit crores of people from the Muslim community and that the property under Waqf has not been properly used in the interest of the poor.... read..

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"If his allegations are proven, I will resign": Kharge slams Anurag Thakur's remarks over Waqf Bill

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hit back at BJP MP Anurag Thakur, demanding an apology after the former Union Minister accused him of land-grabbing in Karnataka.... read..

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Waqf Bill to benefit poor Muslims: UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday said that Waqf (Amendment) Bill will benefit the poor from the Muslim community, alleging that some "mafia-type" people were taking advantage of waqf properties.... read..

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