Tag: Waqf Board Act

“Both the Report and Revised Bill Will Be Adopted Today”: Waqf JPC Chairman Ahead of Key Meeting

He further emphasized that once the report is adopted, he will inform the Speaker, who will proceed with the necessary formalities.

January 29, 2025

JPC approves WAQF Bill with 25 amendments across 14 clauses

The Chairman reaffirmed that the process was transparent and democratic.

January 28, 2025

Assam: JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal chairs Waqf meeting in Guwahati

Approximately 123 stakeholders have appeared before the committee.

November 9, 2024

BJP’s Tejasvi Surya asks JPC chairman to call farmers allegedly affected by Waqf land claims

However, Zameer Ahmad Khan, Karnataka Minister for Waqf and minority affairs dispute dthe claims of farmers getting their land encroached upon.

October 30, 2024

Opposition MPs stage walkout of Waqf Bill panel meeting

The previous meeting of the committee held on October 22, witnessed a heated argument between BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay and Triamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee.

October 28, 2024

Joint Committee of Parliament on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 meeting underway, hearing stakeholders views on the bill

The committee will also meet on October 29, 2024. In this meeting, committee will record oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Minority Affairs on the 'Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024'.

October 28, 2024

Waqf Board money laundering case: Court sends AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan to 4 days ED custody

Khan was produced before the Rouse Avenue Court on Monday after a fresh arrest in the day.

September 3, 2024

Waqf Board Amendment Bill: BJP constitutes team to seek minority community’s suggestions

The team is expected to submit its report to the BJP National President and the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).

September 1, 2024

Naresh Mhaske criticises Uddhav Thackeray over opposition to Waqf Bill, accuses him of betraying Balasaheb’s vision

Mhaske further expressed disappointment, stating that they did not expect Thackeray to support the bill but accused him of betraying the principles and vision of Balasaheb Thackeray.

August 17, 2024

Congress MP Venugopal dubs Waqf Act Amendment Bill an attack on federal system, freedom of religion

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also lashed out at the BJP-led NDA government on the Waqf Act Amendment Bill.

August 8, 2024