New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has issued a strong warning, stating that it will launch nationwide protests if the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is passed in Parliament. The prominent Muslim body has declared that it will not remain silent should the bill become law.
During a press conference in New Delhi, AIMPLB spokesperson Syed Qasim Rasool emphasized that the board would take all legal and constitutional measures to oppose the bill.
“If this bill is passed in Parliament, we will initiate a nationwide movement against it. We won’t sit quietly. We will utilize all legal and constitutional provisions available to us. We will continue peaceful agitation until the proposed amendments are withdrawn,” Rasool stated.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which includes recommendations from the 31-member Joint Committee of Parliament, is scheduled for discussion in the Lok Sabha today, with eight hours allocated for debate. If passed by the Lower House, the bill will then proceed to the Rajya Sabha for further deliberation.
Government's Rationale and Opposition Concerns
The proposed amendments seek to revise the 1995 Act governing Waqf properties in India, with the government asserting that these changes will enhance the management of Waqf properties nationwide.
However, opposition parties, including the Congress, have criticized the bill, alleging that the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) did not adequately consider the suggestions put forth by opposition MPs during its review process.
BJP Defends Bill, Calls It Beneficial for Muslim Community
Amid mounting criticism, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva expressed disappointment over opposition to the bill, asserting that it is designed to benefit the Muslim community, particularly those who have been deprived of their rights.
“I feel pity for the mentality of those opposing this bill. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill aims to uplift those whose rights have been taken away,” Sachdeva said.
He further noted that the bill had been introduced in Parliament in August last year before being referred to the JPC, which sought recommendations from stakeholders across the country.
“If our poor Muslim brothers and sisters stand to benefit from this bill and their development is ensured, I fail to understand what opposition leaders find objectionable,” Sachdeva added.
As the bill moves through the legislative process, tensions continue to rise, with stakeholders on both sides preparing for a heated debate over its potential impact.
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