Srinagar : The Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Tanvir Sadiq Thursday vehemently condemned the Waqf (Amendment) bill, stating that it directly opposes the interests of Muslims in the country.
Addressing the media at the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha Sadiq emphasized that the people of Jammu and Kashmir, as a Muslim Majority region, are strongly against this bill. He said that it not only violates their religious sentiments but also undermines their rights over waqf properties.
“It is detrimental to the Muslim community, as it imposes government control over our waqf properties. This is unacceptable to us,” he declared, adding that the party and all right-thinking individuals will democratically and peacefully oppose the bill.
Advocating for a debate on the issue in the J&K assembly, Tanvir revealed that he has submitted a private members bill to the speaker to discuss the implications of the waqaf bill in the region.
He has also circulated the bill to all members of the legislative assembly, seeking their support for the discussion on a matter that directly impacts the religious properties of the majority community. He expressed hope that the speaker will allow discussions on the bill during the upcoming session on the seventh of April. When questioned about the emergency meeting of legislators called by the Chief Minister, Sadiq said that the Prime Minister and other central leaders in Delhi have praised the mandate of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasised that no one has the right to disregard this mandate. “We demand that the elected government be allowed to function without interference. As for the agenda of the meeting, it will be clarified tomorrow,” he added.
