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Manipur: Thousand of people from Muslim Community on Tuesday held a strong a protest in Manipur’s Bishnupur demanding an immediate repeal of the Waqf Amendment Act.
Earlier, on April 5, President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament during the budget session. The President also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025.
The Waqf Act has sparked controversy as opposing parties took to the Supreme Court to contest the bill’s provisions, which they argue could have significant implications for the management of Waqf properties.
Congress and AIMIM, AAP and others have initiated their legal battle against the bill in the Supreme Court, expressing concerns over its potential impact on the management and oversight of Waqf properties in India.
Congress MP Mohammad Jawed, on April 4, approached the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, saying it was discriminatory towards the Muslim community and violates their fundamental rights.
The plea said the bill discriminates against the Muslim community by imposing restrictions that are not present in the governance of other religious endowments.
Javed was also a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
The petition filed through advocate Anas Tanwir has contended that the bill violates Article 14 (right to equality), 25 (freedom to practice religion), 26 (freedom to manage religious affairs), 29 (minority rights) and 300A (right to property) of the Constitution.
“The bill imposes arbitrary restrictions on Waqf properties and their management, thereby undermining the religious autonomy of the Muslim community,” it added.
