New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) – AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that its current form has been rejected by the Muslim community and could lead to social unrest.
Speaking during the debate on the President’s Address in Parliament, Owaisi warned that the proposed law would violate constitutional provisions, including Articles 14, 25, and 26, which safeguard religious freedoms and equality before the law.
“I am cautioning and warning this government—if you introduce and enforce the Waqf law in its present form, it will lead to social instability in this country. The entire Muslim community has rejected it. If implemented, it will take the country back to the 1980s and early 1990s,” Owaisi asserted.
Expressing strong opposition, he declared, “As a proud Indian Muslim, I will not give up an inch of my Masjid or Dargah. We will not allow that.” He further emphasized that the Waqf properties are integral to the religious and cultural identity of the Muslim community and cannot be taken away.
Owaisi also stressed that while both the government and the opposition desire a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), such legislative actions could push the country backward. “We will no longer engage in mere diplomatic talks. This House is where I must speak truthfully. My community is proud to be Indian, and Waqf is a form of worship for us,” he said.
The Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked widespread debate, with critics arguing that it could impact religious institutions and their management. The government has yet to respond to Owaisi’s concerns.
Speaking during the debate on the President’s Address in Parliament, Owaisi warned that the proposed law would violate constitutional provisions, including Articles 14, 25, and 26, which safeguard religious freedoms and equality before the law.
“I am cautioning and warning this government—if you introduce and enforce the Waqf law in its present form, it will lead to social instability in this country. The entire Muslim community has rejected it. If implemented, it will take the country back to the 1980s and early 1990s,” Owaisi asserted.
Expressing strong opposition, he declared, “As a proud Indian Muslim, I will not give up an inch of my Masjid or Dargah. We will not allow that.” He further emphasized that the Waqf properties are integral to the religious and cultural identity of the Muslim community and cannot be taken away.
Owaisi also stressed that while both the government and the opposition desire a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), such legislative actions could push the country backward. “We will no longer engage in mere diplomatic talks. This House is where I must speak truthfully. My community is proud to be Indian, and Waqf is a form of worship for us,” he said.
The Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked widespread debate, with critics arguing that it could impact religious institutions and their management. The government has yet to respond to Owaisi’s concerns.
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