Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President Abu Asim Azmi has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill passed in the Lok Sabha, alleging that the government is targeting Waqf properties and acting against the welfare of Muslims.
Speaking on the matter, Azmi said, "The government have their eyes on the Waqf properties… Injustice is being done to the Muslims… We will always oppose this Bill… All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Jamaat-e-Islami and Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind does our leadership and we will implement whatever they will decide… The government worked against the welfare of Muslims… We welcome Uddhav Thackeray's decision to oppose this Bill…"
#WATCH | Mumbai | On Waqf Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha, Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President Abu Asim Azmi says, "The government have their eyes on the Waqf properties... Injustice is being done to the Muslims... We will always oppose this Bill... All India Muslim Personal… pic.twitter.com/FC9f2wlRLc
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Azmi's remarks reflect the broader opposition from various Muslim organizations and political leaders who view the amendment as an attack on minority rights. The Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha, has been a subject of heated debate, with opposition parties and religious groups criticizing its provisions.
Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) has also voiced its disapproval of the Bill, aligning with opposition parties that argue it undermines the rights of the Muslim community. With the Bill now set to be discussed in the Rajya Sabha, tensions around the issue continue to mount.
