Chennai\/New Delhi:<\/p>\n
Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Thursday strongly condemned the Waqf (Amendment) Bill recently passed in the Lok Sabha, labeling it “anti-democratic” and “divisive.” In a statement reported by PTI, Vijay warned the BJP-led central government to withdraw the bill immediately, failing which TVK would join the Muslim community in their legal struggle for Waqf rights.<\/p>\n
Calling the bill a threat to the basic principles of the Indian Constitution and secular democracy, Vijay accused the ruling party of indulging in “anti-Muslim” and \u201cmajoritarian\u201d politics. He also questioned whether the bill was intended as a “psychological attack” on Muslims.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe bill that has been adopted in the lower house of Parliament has once again put a question mark over the dignity of the Constitution and secular Indian democracy’s basic principles,\u201d Vijay said. \u201cTVK urges that the anti-democratic bill be immediately taken back heeding the voice of all democratic forces.\u201d<\/p>\n
He emphasized that if the bill is not withdrawn, TVK would not hesitate to “join forces with Muslim brothers” and participate in their legal resistance.<\/p>\n
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, passed in the Lok Sabha after a marathon 12-hour debate on Wednesday, seeks to introduce major changes to the regulation and management of Waqf properties across India. The bill allows for the inclusion of non-Muslims and women in Waqf boards and enhances government authority over the administration of Waqf assets.<\/p>\n
Despite opposition from several parties, the bill was passed with 226 MPs voting in favor and 163 against. It has now been tabled in the Rajya Sabha for further discussion.<\/p>\n
States like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka have already passed resolutions demanding the withdrawal of the bill. Echoing these voices, the TVK too passed a similar resolution in its recent general council meeting.<\/p>\n
As the bill continues to stir political and public discourse, all eyes are now on the Rajya Sabha, where the next phase of debate will determine its legislative fate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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