Tamil Nadu Rejects Waqf Amendment Bill: A Legislative Showdown

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, citing potential harms to Muslim rights. The bill has sparked controversy, as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin argues it undermines state rights and Muslim welfare. The BJP defends the bill as necessary for reform.

In a significant political confrontation, the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has voted against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. The resolution, spearheaded by Chief Minister MK Stalin, criticizes the bill for allegedly undermining the rights of the Muslim community, raising questions of state rights and religious harmony.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai accused the Opposition of politically motivated opposition, defending the bill as essential for including fundamental rights and introducing reforms to tackle issues of mismanagement within the Waqf properties.

Chief Minister MK Stalin argued in the Assembly that the bill disrespects diverse cultures and traditions within India while asserting that state authorities have a duty to protect minority rights. The Assembly's resolution calls upon the Union Government to withdraw the bill, emphasizing its potential impact on minority Muslims.

(With inputs from agencies.)