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September 7, 2024

The JPC debates the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill, as ASI warns of conflicts over heritage sites and property claims.

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) held its fourth meeting to discuss the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, where senior officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) presented their concerns. Various stakeholders, including the Zakat Foundation and the Telangana Waqf Board, expressed their opinions on the bill, which aims to address issues related to Waqf properties. ...

September 2, 2024

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Owaisi Calls for Nationwide Protest Against Controversial Waqf Amendment Bill

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced strong opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, during a protest in Telangana, calling for nationwide demonstrations. He claims the bill, introduced by the Modi government, undermines constitutional rights and encourages inequality, particularly regarding inheritance rights for women linked to Waqf property. The proposed legislation aims to rename the ...