Muslim Scholars and Clerics Demand Clarity from Secular Parties on Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Muslim Scholars and Clerics Demand Clarity from Secular Parties on Waqf (Amendment) Bill In a critical political move, Muslim scholars, clerics, and intellectuals have called upon "secular political parties" to clarify their stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which has recently been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. This demand arises ahead of key Assembly elections in states such as Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, marking the first major elections since the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Concerns Over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, once passed, will be known as the United Waqf Act Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act (UMEED). The Muslim community has expressed significant concerns over this bill, particularly regarding the potential reduction of power for Waqf Boards. A meeting at Islam Gymkhana, hosted by Tareek-e-Awkaf and the All India Ulema Board, saw key figures such as Shabbir Ansari, Yusuf Abraha...