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Muslims will hugely benefit from Waqf Amendment Bill, says Shiv Sena MP Deora
Terming the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament "historic," Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Friday said that Muslims will hugely benefit from the Waqf Amendment Bill, reported news agency ANI. "Today is a historic day for minorities. Muslims were just being used for vote banks and were kept away from development...Muslims will hugely benefit from the Waqf Amendment Bill. Shiv Sena (UBT) is against Hindus. They did a lot of politics on the Waqf Amendment Bill; they are not just against Hindus but also Muslims," Milind Deora said, reported ANI. The Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the early hours of Friday after a marathon and heated debate. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "Ayes 128 and Noes 95, Absent zero. The Bill is passed." The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024' has also been passed in the Parliament. The House sat beyond midnight to pass the legislation. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition parties of trying to mislead people on the Waqf Amendment Bill and said it would benefit crores of people from the Muslim community. Replying to the over 12-hour-long debate on the bill in Rajya Sabha, Rijiju said several suggestions made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee had been incorporated in the revised bill. Rijiju said that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be renamed as the UMEED (Unified Waqf Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development) Bill, reported ANI. Lok Sabha, which took up discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, passed it past midnight after a marathon debate. The government introduced the revised bill after incorporating the recommendations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which examined the legislation introduced in August last year. The bill seeks to amend the Act of 1995 and improve the administration and management of Waqf properties in India. The Bill aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards, improving the registration process and increasing the role of technology in managing Waqf records. (With inputs from ANI)
04 April,2025 11:27 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Man stabbed to death in public in Nagpur, 3 held
The police said that a 35-year-old man was stabbed to death in full public view in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Thursday night, reported news agency PTI. A video of the incident has surfaced on social media. According to a senior police officer, three of the accused have been arrested, while two others are absconding, reported PTI. The incident took place around 10.15 pm in the Zingabai Takli market area, when a group of around five assailants attacked Sohail Khan, and stabbed him multiple times, an official said, reported PTI. Further investigation in the matter is underway, he said. Woman kills mother-in-law after fight in Maharashtra's Jalna; held from Parbhani A 22-year-old woman allegedly killed her mother-in-law at their house in Maharashtra's Jalna district following an argument and then fled after being unable to dispose of the body, police said, reported PTI. The incident took place on Tuesday night and the police arrested the accused woman, Pratiksha Shingare, from neighbouring Parbhani city on Wednesday, they said. The accused got married six months back to Akash Shingare, who works at a private company in Latur, Additional Superintendent of Police Ayush Nopany told reporters on Wednesday, reported PTI. The accused woman resided with her mother-in-law Savita Shingare (45) at a rented house in Jalna's Priyadarshni colony, reported PTI. The two women had an argument on Tuesday night during which the accused allegedly banged her mother-in-law's head against a wall and later attacked her with a kitchen knife following which the latter died, police sub-inspector Rajendra Wagh said. The accused then placed the body in a bag in an attempt to dispose it. But due to the weight, she was unable to move it and fled the house at around 6 am on Wednesday. She subsequently boarded a train to her native Parbhani city, the official said. The house owner later found the body in the bag and alerted local police. The police subsequently launched a search for the accused and arrested her from Parbhani, Wagh said. A preliminary investigation suggested the victim died due to head injuries, the official said, adding further probe was on into the case. (With inputs from PTI)
04 April,2025 11:10 AM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Parliament's nod to Waqf Amendment Bill 'watershed moment', says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament as a "watershed moment" in the country's collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth, reported news agency PTI. He said this will particularly help those who have long remained on the margins, thus being denied both voice and opportunity. In posts on X, he said the Waqf system for decades was synonymous with a lack of transparency and accountability, especially harming the interests of Muslim women, poor Muslims and Pasmanda Muslims. Gratitude to all Members of Parliament who participated in the Parliamentary and Committee discussions, voiced their perspectives and contributed to the strengthening of these legislations. A special thanks also to the countless people who sent their valuable inputs to the… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025 He said, "The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a watershed moment in our collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth." He added that the legislation passed by Parliament will boost transparency and also safeguard people's rights. PM Modi said India will now enter an era where the framework will be more modern and sensitive to social justice. He said, "On a larger note, we remain committed to prioritising the dignity of every citizen. This is also how we build a stronger, more inclusive and more compassionate India." The prime minister thanked all the members of Parliament who participated in the parliamentary and committee discussions, voiced their perspectives and contributed to the strengthening of these legislations. He offered special thanks to the countless people who sent their valuable inputs to the Parliamentary committee. He said, "Yet again, the importance of extensive debate and dialogue has been reaffirmed." The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill last night, a day after the Lok Sabha had given the contentious draft law, opposed strongly by a united opposition, its approval. The Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the early hours of Friday after a marathon and heated debate. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "Ayes 128 and Noes 95, Absent zero. The Bill is passed." The House sat beyond midnight to pass the legislation. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition parties of trying to mislead people on the Waqf Amendment Bill and said it would benefit crores of people from the Muslim community. Replying to the over 12-hour-long debate on the bill in Rajya Sabha, Rijiju said several suggestions made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee had been incorporated in the revised bill. Rijiju said that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be renamed as the UMEED (Unified Waqf Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development) Bill. Lok Sabha, which took up discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, passed it past midnight after a marathon debate. The government introduced the revised bill after incorporating the recommendations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which examined the legislation introduced in August last year. The bill seeks to amend the Act of 1995 and improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. The Bill aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards, improving the registration process and increasing the role of technology in managing waqf records. (With inputs from PTI)
04 April,2025 10:58 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mid-Day Top News: Teachers want MU to go back to physical exam evaluation model
Welcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Markets slump in early trade on global trade war fears Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in initial trade on Friday due to heavy selling in metal, oil & gas shares as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff salvo reignited the fears of global trade war. Besides, foreign fund outflows have also dented the investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex slumped 591.05 points or 0.77 per cent to 75,704.31 in the morning trade. The broader NSE Nifty declined 202.55 points or 0.87 per cent to 23,047.55. Teachers want Mumbai University to go back to physical exam evaluation model Citing administrative failures and errors in evaluating exam answer sheets, University of Mumbai (MU) teachers are demanding a return to offline evaluations. Despite the shift to online assessment, the number of students applying for re-evaluation remains consistently high, showing no signs of decline even in the 2024-25 academic year. Read more. Maharashtra: Unopened stretch on Samruddhi road patched up, shut After mid-day highlighted how certain spots on the unopened section of the Samruddhi Mahamarg had developed cracks and vehicles were illegally using the yet-to-be inaugurated stretch, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) officials told this newspaper that they had identified the road’s cracked surfaces and they would be repaired. Read more. IPL 2025: KKR registers a big 80-run margin victory over SRH at Eden Gardens Sunrisers Hyderabad, beaten thrice by the Kolkata Knight Riders last season, bowed to the Knights again while going down by 80 runs at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. The big win will not have KKR climbing the league ladder, but will also help improve their sagging net run-rate. Read more. Actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passes away at 87 Legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, a stalwart of Indian cinema, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 87. The actor, affectionately known as "Bharat Kumar" for his portrayal of patriotic roles in numerous films, breathed his last at 4:03 am at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. Read more.
04 April,2025 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Oppn scaring Muslims with Waqf Bill, keeping them out of mainstream: Rijiju
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday accused the Congress and other opposition parties of scaring the Muslim community with the Waqf Bill and asserted that the central government worked for all with the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'. Participating in a discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju said the Waqf Board is a statutory body and, as such, like all government bodies, it should be secular. He said the inclusion of a few non-Muslims on the Waqf Board would not alter the decisions of the body and instead provide value addition. The minister also claimed that the Bill brought by the government has incorporated several suggestions made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee as well as the stakeholders. "The Waqf Board is a statutory body. All government bodies should be secular," the minister said, explaining the inclusion of non-Muslims on the Board. He, however, said the number of non-Muslims has been restricted to only four out of 22 in the Central Waqf Council. Alleging that the Congress and other opposition parties, and not the BJP, are trying to scare Muslims with the Waqf Bill, Rijiju said, "You (opposition) are pushing Muslims out of the mainstream." For 60 years, he said, the Congress and others ruled the country, but did not do much for the welfare of Muslims, who continue to remain poor. "Muslims are poor, and who is responsible? You are. Modi is now leading the government to uplift them," the minister said. Noting that the majority shall prevail in a democracy, the minister said the JPC made the recommendations on the basis of the majority. The minister also warned the parties with fewer members against hamstringing the legislation process. "The rule of democracy is that the wish and will of the majority prevails," he asserted. Rijiju said the opposition members want that only Muslims should be on the Waqf panels, but that cannot happen as disputes can emerge between people from two different communities. In such a case, he wondered how only Muslims decide the matter. Urging members to approve the Bill, the minister said it is a historic bill. "We are showing broad-mindedness and large-heartedness, but don't mislead now further... In future, no muslims will be harmed. Crores of muslims will benefit instead," he said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 April,2025 10:19 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after 2-days heated debate
The Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the early hours of Friday after a marathon and heated debate. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "Ayes 128 and Noes 95, Absent zero. The Bill is passed." The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024' has also been passed in the Parliament. The House sat beyond midnight to pass the legislation. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition parties of trying to mislead people on the Waqf Amendment Bill and said it will benefit crores of people from the Muslim community. Replying to the over 12-hour-long debate on the bill in Rajya Sabha, Rijiju said several suggestions made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee had been incorporated in the revised bill. "When the Waqf Amendment Bill was first drafted and the bill that we are passing now, there are a lot of changes. The bill would have been completely different if we had not accepted anyone's suggestions," he said. He said the BJP-led government was not scaring anyone and accused the opposition parties of trying to create a scare among members of the minority community. "You are trying to create a scare and trying to take (them) away from the mainstream. Do not mislead in the future..it (the bill) will benefit crores of Muslims," he said. Rijiju said once a property is declared a Waqf property, its status cannot be changed and this has to be done by following the due process. Lok Sabha, which took up discussion on the Waqf (Amendment Bill) on Wednesday, passed it past midnight after a marathon debate. Rijiju said there is no interference in the Waqf property by the government. "The Waqf Board is a statutory body and why should only Muslims be included in the statutory body? If there is a dispute between Hindus and Muslims, how will that dispute be resolved?... There can be disputes with non-Muslims in the Waqf Board as well...The statutory body should be secular and people of all religions should be represented," he said. He also said no non-Islamic member will get a place in the Waqf Board's work related to religious donations. Rijiju, who moved the bill for passing in Rajya Sabha earlier, said the government had strengthened mechanisms under the bill, including tribunals. "We have included the Right to Appeal in this bill. If you don't get your right in the Tribunal, then you can file a petition in court under this Right to Appeal," he said. Rijiju said that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be renamed as the UMEED (Unified Waqf Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development) Bill. Rijiju also accused the Congress-led UPA government of denotifying 123 prime properties on the eve of Lok Sabha polls in 2014 due to "vote bank politics". "Just before implementation of model code of conduct ahead of 2014 general elections, on March 5, 2014, UPA govt denotified 123 prime properties and handed them over to Delhi Waqf Board. These properties were of the Housing and Urban Affairs ministry," he said. "If you look at it, then the case was going on since 1970, and it is pending since then, you must have heard of the CGO complex, I can give the list later, they handed over prime properties," he added. The government introduced the revised bill after incorporating the recommendations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which examined the legislation introduced in August last year. The bill seeks to amend the Act of 1995 and improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. The Bill aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards, improving the registration process and increasing the role of technology in managing waqf records. Parties of the INDIA bloc have strongly opposed the bill. The marathon debate in Rajya Sabha saw several clashes between opposition members and treasury benches. After Congress member Syed Naseer Hussain's remarks slamming the government over the bill, BJP member Radha Mohan Das Agrawal targeted him alleging that when he was elected to Rajya Sabha "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans were raised allegedly by his supporters in Karnataka. Opposition members later objected to Agrawal's remarks and said defamatory allegations had been levelled against the member without any advance notice as per rules. Home Minister Amit Shah said that no allegations had been levelled against the Congress member. He said the BJP member only said that "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans were raised. "These were raised by someone else. Naseer Hussain has to explain why they were raised," Amit Shah said. Naseer Hussain said no one in the gathering had heard such slogans that only one journalist had reported about it and he had asked the state government to conduct a probe to ascertain truth and punish the guilty. There was a din briefly when Sudhanshu Trivedi was speaking on the bill. The BJP member said that the Muslim community, which was earlier identified with talented, creative people from the Bollywood, was now sought to be identified by people who faced cases for breaching the law. He took some names. With some members of opposition raising strong objections, Amit Shah said the BJP member had not made remarks about the Muslim community as such but taken names of some people facing cases who were associated with the INDIA alliance. Amit Shah also took potshots at Congress member Digvijaya Singh, who made brief comments amid the din. "Inko mera hauha hai, sirf main dikhta hun...", Amit Shah said. Amit Shah also countered Digvijaya Singh over remarks that he was Gujarat's Home Minister during riots in the state in 2002. "I was not Home Minister...I became Home Minister after 18 months," Amit Shah said.Opposition members demanded that some remarks of Sudhanshu Trivedi should be expunged.Several members including Leader of House JP Nadda and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge took part in the debate. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 April,2025 10:18 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Eight killed due to suffocation from poisonous gas inside well in MP's Khandwa
As many as eight people died due to suffocation from the poisonous gas in the well in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa on Thursday. "During the festival of Gangaur Mata, some people went inside a well to clean it and the incident happened due to the formation of gas inside the well as the well was not being used for a long time... Around eight people were trapped inside the well and a rescue operation was carried out by police, SDRF, home Guards," Khandwa Collector Rishav Gupta told reporters. The Khandwa Collector said that the administration has announced ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the families of all the deceased. "All eight bodies have been recovered and sent for post-mortem to a nearby hospital," he added. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also confirmed that all eight persons died due to suffocation from the poisonous gas in the well. खंडवा जिले अंतर्गत छैगांवमाखन क्षेत्र के कोंडावत गांव में एक दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण घटना में गणगौर विसर्जन के लिए कुएं की सफाई हेतु उतरे एक व्यक्ति के दलदल में फंसने पर बचाने के प्रयास में एक के बाद एक कुएं में उतरे अन्य सात व्यक्ति भी अंदर फंस गए, कुएं में जहरीली गैस से दम घुटने के कारण… — Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) April 3, 2025 "In a tragic incident in Kondawat village of the Chhaigaon Makhan area under Khandwa district, one person who had descended into a well to clean it for the Gangaur immersion got trapped in the mire, and in an attempt to rescue him, seven others who entered the well one after another also got trapped inside. The sad news has been received that all eight individuals succumbed due to suffocation caused by poisonous gas in the well," Mohan Yadav posted on X. The CM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of the deceased. "In this hour of grief, I extend my deep condolences to all the bereaved families. Instructions have been given to provide financial assistance of Rs 4-4 lakh to the families of all the deceased. I pray to Almighty God to give all pious souls a place in his holy feet and give strength to the family members to bear this immense sorrow," he said. A joint rescue operation was conducted by teams of the state police and administration. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 April,2025 10:15 AM IST | Khandwa | ANI
President’s rule imposed in Manipur
The Lok Sabha early Thursday adopted a Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of President’s rule in Manipur with opposition supporting the decision. Replying to a short debate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government has taken all possible steps to bring back normalcy in the restive northeastern state. He said there has been no violence in Manipur in the last four months, adding that talks were on with both Meitei and Kuki communities for a peaceful solution. “By and large the situation is peaceful. As long as people are in camps, I would not say the situation is satisfactory,” said the home minister. He said the ethnic violence in Manipur had started following an order of the state’s high court. Shah said an impression has been given that violence erupted only during the BJP rule, which is not correct. So far, 260 people have died in the violence that started in May 2023. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 April,2025 08:22 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Supreme Court quashes jobs of 25,753 teachers in West Bengal
The Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and other staff in state-run and state-aided schools in West Bengal, terming their selection process “vitiated and tainted”. A bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar upheld a Calcutta High Court verdict dated April 22, 2024, annulling the appointments and ordered the state government to initiate a fresh selection process to be concluded within three months. Responding, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she could not accept the Supreme Court’s verdict. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 April,2025 08:21 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
US reciprocal tariffs: India ‘carefully examining implications’
The Department of Commerce is carefully examining the implications of the US reciprocal tariffs on India and is engaged with all stakeholders, including domestic industry and exporters to seek their feedback on the issue, an official statement said on Thursday. US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of additional tariff ranging from 10 per cent to 50 per cent on imports from all trading partners. The baseline duty of 10 per cent will be effective from April 5 and the 27 per cent from April 9. Certain sectors including pharma, semiconductors and energy products are exempted from these duties. The ministry also said that discussions are ongoing between Indian and US trade teams for the expeditious conclusion of a mutually beneficial, multi-sectoral Bilateral Trade Agreement. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 April,2025 08:20 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Passed in Lok Sabha, Waqf Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha amid opposition
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha, asserting that the proposed legislation is not against Muslims or intended to hurt their religious feelings, but seeks to improve the functioning of Waqf properties, address the complexities, ensure transparency and introduce technology-driven management. The Lok Sabha passed the Bill with a 288-232 vote in the wee hours of Thursday after nearly 12 hours of debate. Tabling the Bill in the Upper House, which was examined and redrafted by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), Rijiju said the proposed legislation has nothing to do with religion, but deals only with properties. The Bill aims to include all the Muslims sects in the Waqf board, Rijiju said. The minister informed the House that there were 4.9 lakh Waqf properties in 2004, which have now increased to 8.72 lakh. Seeking the opposition’s support to pass the Bill, Rijiju said it aims to accomplish the unfulfilled tasks of the previous governments. Muslim Jamaat welcomes Bill The national president of All-India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, expressing hope that it will bring significant economic relief to the underprivileged Muslims.He said the proposed amendments would curb the alleged irregularities in Waqf properties, which, according to him, were previously being misused by vested interests in collusion with land mafias. Bill Sangh’s agenda: Oppn The Congress, its key ally Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the LDF on Thursday said that the Waqf Amendment Bill was part of the Sangh Parivar’s agenda to divide people on religious lines. Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan said that Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has made it clear that the Bill will have no retrospective effect. He termed the Bill as unconstitutional and part of the Sangh Parivar agenda to take away the rights of a particular religious community and harm them. LDF convener T P Ramakrishnan said the BJP government aims to divide people on religious lines. Sharing similar views about the Bill, Indian Union Muslim League supremo Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal said it was also an attempt to usurp the Waqf properties. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called the Bill a weapon, aimed at marginalising Muslims and usurping their personal laws and property rights. In a post on X, the Congress leader said, “This attack on the Constitution by the RSS, BJP and their allies is aimed at Muslims today but sets a precedent to target other communities in the future.” Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday termed the Bill as a “brazen assault” on the Constitution, saying it was part of the BJP’s strategy to keep society in a state of “permanent polarisation”. Hours after the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf amendment bill, Gandhi said the bill was “bulldozed” through in the lower house. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP brought the Waqf Bill to “divide the country”, and pledged to bring an amendment to nullify it when a “new government is formed after ousting the current regime”. “When a new government is formed after ousting the current regime, we will bring a new amendment to nullify this Waqf Bill brought by the BJP,” she told reporters. “The BJP brought this Waqf Bill to divide the country,” she alleged. DMK to move SC Taking strong exception to the passage of the Waqf Bill, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K his party would file a case in the Supreme Court against the Bill. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 April,2025 08:18 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies