Akhilesh Yadav Rips Into Waqf Bill as Railways, Defence Land Sales Follow Suit
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is scheduled to be presented in the Lok Sabha today, prompting a robust reaction from opposition leaders.
Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav expressed significant objections to the legislation, challenging its equity and charging the authors with bias. BJP of trying to convert Waqf land into private property.
"Our party will contest it... Can there be a greater unfairness than ignoring the concerns of the people for whose benefit this bill is introduced?" Yadav stated.
He accused the BJP Regarding the use of the bill as part of an overarching political plan, they also asserted that it would result in the disposal of Waqf property.
" BJP is a party that greatly values land... They have already disposed of railway land and defense land, and now they intend to sell Waqf land as well... All this appears to be an attempt to cover up their shortcomings," Yadav went on, highlighting the government's history with land administration. He further sharply criticized the BJP Leadership has been criticized with comments like, "The Chief Minister states that he considers politics as a part-time role, so perhaps the residents of Delhi should consider replacing these part-time officeholders."
In support of the bill, BJP Member of Parliament Sanjay Jaiswal contended that the Waqf Amendment The bill represented a positive move for the Muslim community, as it aimed to improve conditions for impoverished members and facilitate better administration of Waqf assets.
This is a positive piece of legislation. The bill serves the nation’s interests and particularly benefits Muslims. It aims to assist impoverished members of this community. Should this bill be deemed unconstitutional, opponents ought to call for its repeal. In my opinion, individuals such as ourselves would not find fault with it,” Jaiswal asserted, framing the bill as essential progress.
At the same time, Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Javed Ali Khan stated, "Although we recognize the authority of the government to introduce such bills, I have reservations regarding their impact on the country's secular ethos."
"The government has the authority to introduce any bill or amend bills, and they could propose this one; however, this legislation appears to be aimed at improperly interfering with the internal matters of a specific religion," Khan stated.
Khan proceeded to criticize the BJP ' supporters, asking them to rethink their backing of the legislation.
All opposition parties and Islamic organizations were against it. We hope that the parties considered as allies will also oppose. BJP Today, those who are also worried about upholding their secular image will not back the government on this delicate issue,” he noted, implying that the bill might jeopardize the secular values that many hold dear. BJP ' supporters say they adhere to. (ANI)