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Telugu Desham Occasion (TDP) Nationwide Spokesperson Prem Kumar Jain has expressed help for the invoice, confirming that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is in favour of the Muslim group. Based on information company ANI, Jain stated, “The entire Muslim group is ready for the Waqf Modification Invoice to be tabled… Our social gathering will help it. Chandrababu Naidu has already talked about that we are going to work within the pursuits of the Muslim group.” He added, “Tomorrow, the invoice can be tabled, solely then we are going to make any feedback on it. I guarantee you that Chandrababu Naidu is in favour of Muslims.”
In the meantime, Ram Nath Thakur, Minister of State and JD(U) MP, additionally reaffirmed his social gathering’s backing for the invoice. “Our social gathering stands with the Authorities. When it (the invoice) comes tomorrow, will probably be deliberated on… They (the Opposition) can oppose after it’s mentioned… Invoice can be offered at 12 midday… JD(U) stands with the Authorities,” Thakur remarked.
#WATCH | On Waqf Modification Invoice, MoS & JD(U) MP Ram Nath Thakur says, “Our social gathering stands with the Govt. When it (Invoice) comes tomorrow, will probably be deliberated on…They (Opposition) can oppose after it’s mentioned…Invoice can be offered at 12 midday…JD(U) stands with the Govt.” pic.twitter.com/hJFxubdcmy
— ANI (@ANI) April 1, 2025
Nevertheless, JD(U) chief Ahmad Ashfaque Karim voiced a dissenting opinion, urging for the invoice to be withdrawn. “We hope that Chandrababu Naidu, who’s a robust soldier of secularism from Andhra, and our CM (Nitish Kumar) will deliberate over this in a single day that the Invoice be withdrawn… I say this as a person… I urge the CM to make this Invoice be withdrawn…” Karim stated.
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: On Waqf Modification Invoice, JD(U) chief Ahmad Ashfaque Karim says, “We hope that Chandrababu Naidu, who’s a robust soldier of secularism from Andhra, and our CM (Nitish Kumar) will deliberate over this in a single day that the Invoice be withdrawn…I say this as an… pic.twitter.com/R951JoENnq
— ANI (@ANI) April 1, 2025
In distinction, RJD chief and Chief of Opposition within the Bihar Legislative Meeting, Tejashwi Yadav, vehemently criticised the invoice. He known as it “Nagpur ka Kanoon” (Nagpur’s regulation), labelling it unconstitutional and towards the range of India. Yadav said, “We imagine within the ‘Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb’ (the composite tradition of India) and the range of our nation is its magnificence. That is an unconstitutional Invoice. We’re individuals who imagine within the Structure. Individuals of BJP wish to impose ‘Nagpur ka kanoon’; that isn’t in any respect acceptable to us. We are going to oppose it even sooner or later. Such a Invoice won’t ever be acceptable to us.”
Critics of the invoice, together with AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, have labelled it unconstitutional. Owaisi said, “This isn’t the Waqf Invoice, reasonably it’s a ‘Waqf Barbaad Invoice’ (Waqf Destruction Invoice).” He additionally criticised NDA allies like Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu, Chirag Paswan, and Jayant Chaudhary for supporting the invoice, questioning their political motivations.
Waqf (Modification) Invoice To Be Tabled In Lok Sabha Amid Govt-Oppn Impasse
The invoice is anticipated to be mentioned for eight hours within the Lok Sabha, with Minorities Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju responding to the controversy and in search of approval for its passage. The problem led to intense debates on the assembly of the Enterprise Advisory Committee (BAC) chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Whereas the opposition demanded twelve hours for dialogue, the federal government insisted on a shorter timeframe to accommodate different legislative enterprise. Rijiju later criticised the opposition for strolling out of the assembly, claiming they had been making excuses to keep away from the dialogue, information company PTI reported.
Whereas opposition events stay steadfast of their opposition to the invoice, claiming it’s towards the pursuits of the Muslim group, a number of Muslim organisations have rallied towards the proposal. The invoice goals to enhance the administration and administration of Waqf properties in India.
Samajwadi Occasion Chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of utilizing the invoice for political good points, stating, “Each choice of BJP is for votes and to make their individuals comfortable… Samajwadi Occasion is towards the Waqf Invoice. They (BJP) need full management.”
BJD MP Sasmit Patra expressed concern over whether or not opposition voices had been adequately thought-about within the invoice’s formulation. “As for the specifics of the invoice, its copies haven’t been circulated but. BJD has severe issues about this invoice. The priority just isn’t that the JPC met, however whether or not the voice of the opposition has been considered or not,” Patra stated.
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora, in distinction, defended the invoice, arguing that political narratives surrounding it had been deceptive. He said, “Indian Muslims don’t need appeasement however empowerment. I wish to guarantee Muslims that this Invoice will empower them.”
The controversy surrounding the Waqf Modification Invoice 2024 is ready to proceed with robust opposition from numerous quarters, however the authorities seems decided to push it via, regardless of the vocal objections.
