Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Challenges Unconstitutional Waqf Amendment Bill

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind is actively meeting opposition leaders and members of the Parliament's joint committee to argue that the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill is unconstitutional and interferes with religious affairs. The Jamiat fears the Bill would render Waqf properties unsafe and undermine Muslims' rights to their religious heritage.

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind is intensifying its efforts to challenge the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, labeling it as unconstitutional and a blatant interference in religious affairs. The Muslim body is holding meetings with opposition leaders and members of the Parliament's joint committee to argue against the legislation.

The Jamiat warns that if the Bill is passed in its current form, it would make all Waqf properties unsafe. They emphasize that the amendments would weaken Muslims' claims on historical religious sites and transfer significant powers to the District Collector, thereby undermining the Waqf Tribunal.

The Parliament's joint committee, led by BJP member Jagdambika Pal, is scheduled to meet with representatives of the ministries of minority affairs, and law and justice. However, the Jamiat claims many members of Parliament are unaware of Waqf's religious implications and are being informed accordingly. The bill aims to reform Waqf property registration but is seen by the Jamiat as an attack on Muslims' constitutional rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)