Bill has ignited fierce opposition among Muslims in India, who fear it threatens their property rights and community autonomy.

Opposition mounts against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, with Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad and West Bengal Jamiat-e-Ulama protesting the government's interference in Waqf properties. Critics argue the amendment threatens essential services provided by Waqf for underprivileged children and undermines constitutional principles,

Ronik Sharma In the last parliamentary session on August, 8 2024 two bills Waqf (Amendment bill 2024, and the Mussalman Wakaf (Repeal) bill, 2024 were introduced in the LoK sabha. The new Waqf law, known as the Unified Waqf Management,

Shortly after the board concluded its 29th convention in Bengaluru, S.Q.R. Ilyas, its spokesman, told the media in New Delhi that the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 was crafted to usurp Waqf properties across the country.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the Waqf Amendment Bill was against secularism and claimed that it would “snatch the rights of Muslims”, PTI reported.

Kolkata: Condemning the WAQF Amendment bill, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday had stated that the amendment would snatch the rights of Muslims. Talking at the state Assembly, Mamata said that she will protest if the rights of Muslims are taken away.

Bill as anti-federal, claiming it threatens Muslim rights and attacks democracy. She alleges no consultation from the Centre and highlights waqf funds' roles in community welfare. Opposition parties criticize the bill for violating religious rights.