Karnataka passes resolution rejecting Centre's Waqf Bill

The Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. According to news agency ANI, the bill was tabled by the state's law minister, HK Patil.

Karnataka Assembly passes a resolution against Waqf (Amendment) Bill

State's Law Minister HK Patil had tabled the resolution.

— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2025 Earlier, H K Patil in a statement said that the house unanimously rejected the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 as it is completelt against the universal aspirations of the people of the state and has urged the centre to withdraw the legislation.

"This Act does not reflect aspirations and opportunities of all sections of the people of the country. This House unanimously rejects the amendment to the Waqf Act as it is an Act that is completely against the universal aspirations and aspirations of the people of Karnataka and the secular principles. In this context, this House unanimously requests the Central Government to take action without delay to respect the unanimous views of the country by immediately withdrawing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024," he said.