Srinagar: Nasir ul Islam, the Mufti Azam and Chairman of the Muslim Personal Law Board in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, has publicly denounced the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, asserting that it infringes upon the religious rights of Muslims in the region and will not be accepted by its people.
According to a statement by Kashmir Media Service, Mufti Nasir ul Islam argued that the bill constitutes an attack on the region’s autonomy and contravenes Articles 25, 26, and 30 of the Indian Constitution. These articles pertain to the freedom of religion and the rights of minorities in the country.
He further contended that the government lacks the authority to interfere with Waqf properties, describing the proposed changes as discriminatory. He warned that the bill could negatively impact minority rights, particularly through provisions that would allow non-Muslim members to be part of Waqf Councils and State Waqf Boards.
Mufti Azam Nasir ul Islam reaffirmed the commitment of the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir to oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill, underscoring the community’s resolve to protect their religious and cultural rights.
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