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Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Against Centre’s Waqf Amendment Bill, Says It ‘Hurts Muslims’

The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution against the Centre’s proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, with CM Stalin condemning it as a threat to Muslim rights and religious freedom.
Tamil Nādu CM MK Stalin. Photo: X/@CMOTamilnadu

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution against the Centre’s proposed Waqf Amendment Bill.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, said that the Bill is “destroying” the rights of Muslims

Speaking in the Assembly, on Thursday, Stalin said the bill seeks to dilute state’s rights, disrupt Muslim’s traditions, and impose a central control. He argued that the amendment would curb the powers of the Waqf Board, making it easier for the government to interfere in Muslim religious affairs.

“The Union government is inserting provisions that go against state rights, culture, and traditions,” Stalin said. “India is a country of diverse languages, traditions, and faiths, yet this bill seems designed to target certain communities.”

Concerns Over Non-Muslim Inclusion

One of the bill’s provisions mandates the inclusion of two non-Muslim members in state Waqf boards. Stalin argued this could open the door for government interference in the management of Waqf properties.

“This amendment is a way for the government to usurp Waqf properties,” Stalin said, adding that the move violates religious freedom guaranteed by the Constitution.

The resolution passed by the Assembly urged the central government to withdraw the Waqf Amendment Bill immediately.

What Is the Waqf Amendment Bill?

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, according to the ruling central government seeks to introduce digital reforms to enhance transparency measures in managing Waqf properties. However, experts have argued that some provisions, including the change in Waqf Board composition, threaten Muslim’s control over their religious and community assets.

The original Waqf Act of 1995 was introduced to regulate Waqf properties, but it has long faced allegations of mismanagement, corruption, and encroachments. The new bill, according to the central government, aims to address these issues.

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