'Waqf Bill has been rejected by the entire Muslim community,' says Owaisi

New Delhi: AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly rejected the Waqf Amendment Bill in its current form, warning that its implementation could lead to social instability in India. Speaking during a debate on the President's Address, Owaisi emphasised that the Bill has been outright rejected by the Muslim community.

Owaisi cautioned the government that passing the Bill as it stands would violate Articles 25, 26, and 14 of the Indian Constitution. He argued that the law would take India back to the 1980s and early 1990s, a period that he described as socially unstable. "If you bring and make a Waqf law in the present form, it will be violation of Article 25, 26 and 14, it will lead to social instability in this country. It has been rejected by the entire Muslim community. No Waqf property will be left, nothing will be left," he said.

Protection of Waqf property

The AIMIM leader stressed that Waqf properties are of significant importance to the Muslim community, describing them as a form of worship. He vowed not to allow the loss of any Waqf property, including mosques and dargahs. "You want to make India 'Viksit Bharat', we want 'Viksit Bharat'. You want to take this country back to the '80s and early '90s, it will be your responsibility. Because, as a proud Indian Muslim, I will not lose an inch of my Masjid... I will not lose an inch of my Dargah. I will not allow that," Owaisi declared.

In his address, Owaisi also declared that the Muslim community is "proud Indians" and their properties should not be taken away. He rejected any diplomatic talk on the issue and instead voiced his concerns passionately, saying, "We will no more come and give a diplomatic talk over here. This is the House where I have to stand and speak honestly, that my community - we are proud Indians. It is my property, not given by anyone. You cannot snatch it away from me. Waqf is a form of worship for me."

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