Waqf bill: Bid to taint community that fought for Independence, says Congress

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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it an attempt to dilute the Constitution and disenfranchise minorities. He accused the BJP of misleading claims about the original Act and fostering religious disputes. Concerns were raised about the definition of Muslims and potential misuse of UAPA.

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Waqf Amendment Bill: Amit Shah Rips Into Congress in Lok Sabha, 'Committee Thappa Lagaati Thiโ€ฆ'
Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, accusing the party of using parliamentary committees as mere rubber stamps. Slamming Congress-era legislative practices, Shah asserted that the previous governments failed to ensure fair deliberations and instead relied on unquestioned approvals. His remarks sparked a heated exchange in the House, intensifying the political battle over the bill. #WaqfBill #WaqfAmendmentBill #AmitShah #LokSabha #ParliamentDebate #WaqfBillRow #WaqfBillControversy #BJPvsOpposition #NDAvsINDIA #AIMIM #Congress #SamajwadiParty #SanjaySingh #Owaisi #AkhileshYadav ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.194~

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Protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad turned violent, resulting in at least three deaths, prompting Chief Minister Banerjee to..
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BJP on Saturday launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violence in Bengal during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act and..
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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared that her state would not implement the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following violent protests in areas like..
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Punjab Police arrested Saidul Ameen, the main suspect in the Jalandhar grenade attack on BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence. The arrest occurred in Delhi..
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BJP on Saturday launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violence in Bengal during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act and..
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reported that the state remained largely peaceful despite limited protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, attributing the calm to..
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The situation escalated when the group attempted to assault the boy and allegedly recorded a video of the two sitting on the bike, which they later circulated on..
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The Samajwadi Party has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, joining over 10 other petitioners, including..
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Kashmiri politicians are criticizing Omar Abdullah for his interactions with Union ministers, especially after the Waqf Amendment Act. Mehbooba Mufti condemned..
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PM Modi defended the Waqf Act amendments, stating they rectify UPA's appeasement policies that favored fundamentalists and land grabbers, contributing to India's..
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