The West Bengal Jamiat-e-Ulema held a rally at Esplanade in Kolkata on Thursday, the place senior state Minister Siddiqullah Chowdhury stated that they may “not permit” the implementation of the Waqf (Modification) Invoice.
“Right now, when the Meeting winter session is on, three lakh individuals have gathered right here… we’ve created historical past within the coronary heart of the town by doing a peaceable protest by the Muslim neighborhood in such giant numbers… if we don’t take heed to their cries, who will,” stated Chowdhury, the state’s Mass Schooling Extension and Library Companies Minister.
He alleged that the invoice has been drafted as a conspiracy by the BJP to take management of the Waqf board, with an “intention to kill the essential basic rights of Muslims.”
The Manteshwar MLA’s voice echoed by way of the group, “If the central authorities forcibly passes this invoice, we are going to fearlessly exhibit our unwavering resolve. This isn’t a second for political distractions. We stand at a crucial juncture, combating for our very existence.”
“Let’s contemplate Furfura Sharif, the place masjids personal quite a few properties. If masjids can maintain property, why ought to there be questions on Waqf properties? This assertion underscores the assumption that Waqf is an important a part of spiritual apply and shouldn’t be politicised,” he stated.
The proposed Waqf (Modification) Invoice has ignited a political firestorm, with leaders from varied events expressing considerations over its potential affect on spiritual establishments and property rights.
