Waqf Bill: BJP faces Opposition resistance, INDIA bloc vows to block bill

The Waqf Amendment Bill is likely to be presented in the Lok Sabha on April 2, aiming to reform Waqf property administration.

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00:00The Waqf showdown that you can expect in the parliament now possible in the next 24 hours.

00:04The much-anticipated Waqf bill is set to be presented in the Lok Sabha on the 2nd of April

00:09and it marks a significant legislative development. The bill which aims to reform

00:14the administration of the Waqf properties, however, has sparked a debate. Remember,

00:18BJP is accusing some political parties and organizations of trying to create unrest,

00:23mislead the public about Waqf bill provisions as per sources.

00:26Senior BJP ministers are expected to hold discussions with India bloc leaders

00:30before the bill is presented in the parliament to ensure a smooth passage on this.

00:34But despite government assurances, as details are on your screen,

00:38opposition parties have vowed to resist the Waqf amendment bill. They are calling it a

00:43direct attack on the constitution. The Janata Dal United, an alliance partner of the BJP,

00:48has cautioned the centre against implementing the new law retrospectively,

00:52stressing that existing mosques, dargahs, and other Muslim religious sites should not be

00:58interfered with.

01:28The aim of the government is to benefit the poorest of the poor Muslims.

01:33They should be able to benefit the poorest of the poor.

01:38Can't the government see that 99.9% of Muslims in the country are opposing it?

01:46Can't the government see that the entire opposition party is standing against it?

01:51Can't the government see that Muslims are continuously protesting?

01:56Can't the government see that a Christian and a Muslim man are standing against it?

02:00Do you want to prove that the law of Waqf is right?

02:07There are so many contentious issues and opposition parties are taking it up inside

02:14parliament and outside parliament. The core purpose of this bill is to target the minority

02:23community. At this time, it is the Muslim minority. Of course, there are other issues

02:33also with Waqf property, land, and people are staying there for years together. Those things

02:39will have to be examined. Justice cannot be denied to anyone. Injustice cannot be done to anyone.