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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicWaqf Bill

Topic: Waqf Bill

Opposition MPs’ threat to quit Waqf Bill JPC signals a disturbing trend

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee suspended for a day from Waqf panel after smashing glass bottle during meeting

The Trinamool Congress MP smashed a glass water bottle & threw it towards panel chairman Jagdambika Pal of BJP during a heated exchange of words with the party's Abhijit Gangopadhyay.

Ideology first, or ties with BJP? KC Tyagi’s resignation lays bare power struggle in Nitish’s JD(U)

From Waqf Bill stand to Tyagi’s exit as spokesperson, JD(U) is trying to strike balance between alliance with BJP & protecting its core identity, But, it appears to be struggling.

‘How to get Muslims to become BJP members after Waqf Bill?’ Minority Morcha complains to Kiren Rijiju

At a meeting attended by Minority Affairs Minister Rijiju, Minority Morcha leaders raised concerns about the bill, noting it could lead to tough questions during BJP's membership drive.

‘Who decides if a person has been practising Islam 5 yrs?’ Oppn questions Waqf Bill clause at 2nd JPC meet

At meeting on proposed changes to 1995 Waqf Act, Islamic outfits raised objections & called for scrapping of Bill. Oppn MPs said govt mustn’t interfere in religious matters.

‘Façade for exploitation’: Lawyers slam Waqf bill for ‘hidden’ threats to waqf properties

Lawyers argue that the bill should be prepared entirely by the Muslim community, focus on strengthening the waqf & maintain the principles of Muslim law.

Naidu, Nitish assured they will oppose Waqf Bill, says AIMPLB chief. ‘Nationwide stir if it’s passed’

On Thursday, Muslim outfits warned that if bill is passed, they would protest nationwide until it is revoked. Bill is against secularism and Constitution, they added.

At 1st JPC meet on Waqf Bill, all oppn parties object to inclusion of non-Muslims in waqf boards

BJP ally JD(U) said it is consulting with Muslim community which has expressed reservations over some aspects of Bill, and that it will discuss these at next meeting, it is learnt.

‘U-turn’, a horror film starring Modi 3.0 & how to blitzkrieg your way through a traffic jam

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Waqf is anti-Quran. Muslim elite used it to build political power

Waqf is rarely seen running charities because it has been more about building and maintaining the Muslim elite’s power than about charity.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.