Tag: Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024
From Waqf to Churches to Adivasi Lands: Who’s Safe in BJP’s India?
After passing the Waqf Bill, BJP leaders claim it's for the poor—but Muslim organizations across India have rejected the move as a land grab. RSS-linked media quickly turned attention to Catholic Church properties, revealing the broader agenda. Even Adivasi leaders fear their ancestral lands may soon be in the crosshairs
Silenced in Seconds: Stakeholders Decry Rushed JPC Meetings on Waqf Amendment Bill
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)’s rushed review of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 sparked protests across Bengal and Jharkhand. Stakeholders, given just a minute to speak, criticized the proposed amendments as unconstitutional. With half the committee absent and Jharkhand excluded from tours, dissatisfaction and demands for inclusivity are growing ahead of deliberations
Unconstitutional and Unfair: How Proposed Waqf Bill Endangers India’s Religious Endowments
eNewsroom Special: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 has sparked outrage nationwide, drawing fierce opposition from community leaders and activists. The bill’s provisions threaten the autonomy of waqf properties, raising fears of government interference