Waqf Amendment Act
Mahagathbandhan's Bihar Election Manifesto: Government Jobs Promise and Waqf Law Opposition
Oct 28, 2025 07:53 pm CST
The Mahagathbandhan opposition alliance in Bihar has released its election manifesto ahead of the November polls, promising government jobs for one family member per household, rejection of the Waqf Amendment Act, permanent status for contract workers, and enhanced social security benefits including financial assistance for women and increased pension schemes for vulnerable populations.
Rijiju Slams Tejashwi Yadav Over Waqf Act Comments: Accuses Him of Muslim Vote Appeasement Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 28, 2025 02:23 am CST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju sharply criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for claiming he would abolish the Waqf Amendment Act if elected as Bihar's Chief Minister. Rijiju highlighted the constitutional impossibility of state governments overturning parliamentary legislation, accusing Yadav of Muslim vote appeasement ahead of elections while emphasizing that PM Modi's leadership benefits all communities across India.
Tejashwi Yadav Vows to Discard Waqf Amendment Act if INDIA Bloc Wins Bihar Elections
Oct 26, 2025 10:45 pm CST
INDIA bloc's Chief Minister candidate Tejashwi Yadav promises to "throw the Waqf Amendment Act into the dustbin" if elected in Bihar, while criticizing Nitish Kumar's 20-year rule and pledging development for the Seemanchal region, including plans for a world-class university and increased old-age pensions.
Asaduddin Owaisi Claims Bihar's 19% Muslim Population Lacks Political Leadership Ahead of Elections
Oct 06, 2025 05:50 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi highlights the lack of Muslim political leadership in Bihar despite their 17.7% population share. Despite winning five seats in the 2020 elections, four AIMIM MLAs defected to RJD. Owaisi reveals failed alliance attempts with the RJD-led opposition, requesting only six seats and a Seemanchal Development Council with no ministerial positions in return.
"Devil Will Be In Details": Asaduddin Owaisi On Supreme Court's Waqf Order
Sep 17, 2025 12:54 am CST
Monday's Supreme Court order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act was not a good one for protecting Waqf properties despite certain clauses being stayed, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has said.