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Union Minister Suresh Gopi criticized opposition parties for protesting the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling their actions baseless. Congress MP K Suresh stated the party's official stance would be announced by leadership. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of overreach, while AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi called the bill unconstitutional. The proposed bill aims to reform Waqf management through digitization and transparency measures.

Key Points: Suresh Gopi Slams Opposition Over Waqf Bill Protests

  • Gopi accuses opposition of unnecessary protests
  • Congress awaits leadership decision on Waqf Bill
  • Akhilesh Yadav calls BJP interference unconstitutional
  • AIMIM chief Owaisi terms bill as rights violation
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Opposition has nothing to do except protest: Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Waqf Bill

Union Minister Suresh Gopi criticizes opposition protests against Waqf Bill, while Congress and SP leaders voice dissent.

"The opposition has nothing to do except protest. We will do everything that benefits the country and the citizens. - Suresh Gopi"

New Delhi, April 1

Union Minister Suresh Gopi slammed the opposition on Tuesday over the disapproval and protest over the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that they have nothing to do other than protest.

"The opposition has nothing to do except protest. We will do everything that benefits the country and the citizens," Gopi said amid the heightened political debate over the proposed legislation.

Meanwhile, Congress MP K Suresh commented on the party's stance, saying that leadership would inform about the party's strategy as well as the official stand on the matter.

He added that the discussions on the Waqf Amendment Bill, including its timeline and allotted time, would take place during the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting.

"The strategy of the Congress Party will be informed by our party's leadership and Media Chairman Jairam Ramesh. They will give our official stand... In the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting, discussions will be held on the Waqf Amendment Bill, when it will come, and how much time will be allotted," Suresh said.

Earlier today, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed his strong opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "interfering" in everything to gain control.

"We are against the Waqf Board Bill because the BJP wants to interfere in everything. They want control everywhere," Yadav said.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said "This bill is unconstitutional. This bill is a violation of Article 14, Articles 25, 26 and 29. If Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar, Chirag Paswan and Jayant Chaudhary will praise it then they are doing so for their political reasons... They are supporting it but what answer will they give to the public after 5 years? If no non-Hindu can become a member in the Hindu Endowment Board, then why are you making a non-Muslim here?..."

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, also called the "Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Bill", aims to address key challenges by introducing reforms such as digitisation, enhanced audits, improved transparency, and legal mechanisms to reclaim illegally occupied properties.

The Waqf Act of 1995, enacted to regulate Waqf properties, has long been criticised for issues such as mismanagement, corruption, and encroachments.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally some reforms in the Waqf system! The mismanagement has gone on for too long. Digitization and transparency measures are much needed 👏
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Priya M.
I appreciate the intent behind the bill but I wish the minister had presented his arguments more diplomatically. Name-calling the opposition doesn't help constructive debate.
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Amit S.
The opposition's job is to question and scrutinize. Calling it "just protest" is undermining democracy. Let's hear the actual merits of the bill instead of political rhetoric.
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Sunita R.
As a Muslim woman, I welcome reforms in Waqf management. Our community properties deserve better governance. Hope this brings real change on ground level!
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Vikram J.
The bill sounds promising but implementation will be key. We've seen good policies fail due to poor execution before. Fingers crossed this time!
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Neha P.
Why is everything so polarized these days? Can't we discuss policies without political mudslinging? Both sides need to tone down the rhetoric and focus on substance.

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