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‘Ye Samvidhan Ko Raunda Jaa Raha Hai…’ Imran Masood Slams Waqf Amendment Bill, Check Akhilesh Yadav and Amit Shah’s Reactions

The Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked heated debates, with BJP leaders hailing it as historic while opposition leaders, including Imran Masood and Akhilesh Yadav, call it unconstitutional.

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Waqf Amendment Bill: The Lok Sabha has passed the Waqf Amendment Bill, triggering a wave of reactions from political leaders. While NDA leaders, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Kiren Rijiju, hailed it as a historic decision, opposition leaders such as Akhilesh Yadav, Imran Masood, Imran Pratapgarhi and Asaduddin Owaisi have fiercely criticised the bill, calling it unconstitutional.

Opposition Leaders Condemn Waqf Amendment Bill

Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi linked the bill's passage to global economic events, stating, "Parliament was working till 2 AM, and at 1:30 AM, America imposed tariffs on India. BJP voters should understand that the Waqf Amendment Bill was already planned to divert attention from this issue. The US has imposed a 26% tariff, but the government does not want to talk about it. Instead, I have heard that the PM has now gone to Thailand."

Expressing strong disapproval, Congress leader Imran Masood stated, "The Constitution is being crushed. It is unfortunate that decisions are being made based on numbers. We will continue our fight and approach the court."

Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari also criticised the bill, warning, "A black law was passed in the darkness of the night. This is a warning bell for all religions. Hindus, Sikhs, and other religious groups also have properties. Does this mean their properties will also be taken away?"

BJP Defends Waqf Amendment Bill, Calls It a Landmark Decision

While the opposition strongly opposes the bill, the ruling BJP is celebrating it as a historic step towards reform.

In the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed concerns and assured the Muslim community, saying: "Some people are spreading misinformation that this law will interfere with the religious rights and properties of the Muslim community. This is completely false and is only meant to scare minorities for political gains. Through this House, I want to assure the country's Muslims that no non-Muslim will be involved in your Waqf matters. This law does not allow that. Instead, it will ensure that those selling Waqf properties illegally are punished."

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also praised the bill, stating: "Today is a victory for social justice. Poor Muslims, women, orphans, and other needy people will now benefit from Waqf properties. This is also a victory for good governance. Once the bill becomes law, the issues within the Waqf system will be resolved. The bill will ensure the rights of poor Muslims while upholding the Constitution."

What’s Next for Waqf Amendment Bill?

Despite strong opposition, the government has successfully passed the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The next step is to present it in the Rajya Sabha.

Currently, there are 236 members in the Rajya Sabha, and a majority of 119 votes is needed to pass the bill. The BJP holds 98 seats in the Rajya Sabha. It remains to be seen how the party will secure support from its allies to get the bill approved.

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