Waqf (Amendment) Bill: JPC meeting underway; hears suggestion of All India Sajjadanashin, Muslim Rashtriya Manch
Sep 20, 2024
New Delhi [India], September 20 : The meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 is being conducted at the Parliament Library Building in the capital city of New Delhi.
The committee, in the first session of the meeting, is hearing the views/suggestions of the representatives of All India Sajjadanashin Council, Ajmer.
In the second session of the meeting, the Joint Parliamentary Committee will record the views/suggestions of the representatives of Muslim Rashtriya Manch.
Syed Naseruddin Chishty, the chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council, before attending the meeting, said, "A delegation of the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council had come to put forth their points and suggestions regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in front of the JPC committee...This is a very good thing that after listening to all the stakeholders, a decision will be taken..."
On September 19, the fifth sitting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, witnessed a heated debate regarding the rights of the Muslim community and the majority population, sources said.
The meeting in Parliament included contributions from Prof. Faizan Mustafa, Vice-Chancellor of Chanakya National Law University, Patna, representatives from the All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaaz, and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.
According to sources, the meeting began with Prof. Mustafa presenting his views and briefing committee members on various aspects related to Waqf Board's and Islamic traditions. While he supported many provisions of the bill, he raised objections on a few points, referencing practices from Hinduism and other religions, as well as longstanding Islamic traditions.
However, several MPs from the BJP and NDA sharply questioned his arguments, leading to a heated exchange between a BJP MP and some opposition MPs. Additionally, a BJP MP accused an opposition member of misconduct.
The All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaaz also gave a detailed presentation before the committee, strongly supporting the bill.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) also presented its detailed stance during the meeting, strongly opposing the bill.
