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“ They (Centre) should answer how many youths have got jobs? The prices of medicines, petrol, and diesel have been increased, but some 'godi media' only speak against Bengal. If you have to say…
Mamata Banerjee,
Waqf law threatens federal structure, Murshidabad riots pre-planned:…
“ I want to challenge and tell the Government of India - why were you hurried about the Waqf Amendment? Didn't you know the situation in Bangladesh? Bengal shares a border with Bangladesh, Nepal, and…
Mamata Banerjee,
Waqf law threatens federal structure, Murshidabad riots pre-planned:…
“ If Waqf properties had been used honestly, Muslim youths wouldn't need to earn a livelihood by repairing bicycle punctures. But only a few land mafia benefited from these properties. This mafia was…
Narendra Modi,
“Abysmal Record”: India Rips Into Pakistan For Comments On Waqf Act
“ Remember, we did not make the law that many are agitating against. The law was made by the central government. So the answer you want should be sought from the central government,
Chief Minister,
3 Killed In Clashes Linked To Anti-Waqf Act Protests In Bengal’s…
“ An atmosphere of unrest has been seen in Jangipur since yesterday and communal disturbance has also been observed. Any kind of hooliganism will not be tolerated. We are dealing with the situation very…
Rajeev Kumar,
3 killed in Dhuliyan, Murshidabad in West Bengal as violence breaks…
“ I have a message for the minorities, I know you are upset [regarding The Waqf (Amendment) Act]. But have faith, nothing will happen in Bengal along the lines of divide-and-rule. Let this message go to…
Chief Minister,
Mamata assures minorities that she will protect their interests
“ The vote in the Lok Sabha on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was 288-232. In the Rajya Sabha, it was 128-95,
Jairam Ramesh,
Jairam Ramesh slams BJD for voting in favour of Waqf Bill; party says…
“ The INC will very soon be challenging in the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Wakf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. We are confident and will continue to resist all assaults of the Modi Govt on the…
Jairam Ramesh,
Congress to move Supreme Court challenging constitutionality of Waqf…
“ The leader (Mohammed Kasim Ansari) who has resigned from the party (JD-U) contested the 2020 election from Dhaka (Bihar) on the symbol of Kite (AIMIM) and got 499 votes,
Lalan Singh,
Four JDU members quit party, cite disagreement over Waqf (Amendment)…
“ The Bill transfers the power from the Waqf to a collector to ascertain whether a particular piece of land should be given to Waqf or not. The basic aim of the Bill is to bring transparency and…
JP Nadda,
Congress Made Muslim Ladies “2nd-Grade Citizens”: JP Nadda
“ This bill is an attack on the basic structure of our Constitution, an attack on our federal structure, and has four primary objectives: to dilute the Constitution, to defame minority communities, to…
Gaurav Gogoi,
Lok Sabha passes Waqf bill as NDA, Oppn spar in stormy debate
“ It is vital for all of us to continue to fight for what is right and just, to expose Modi government's failing and intention to turn India into a surveillance state,
Indira Gandhi,
Waqf Amendment Bill “Assault” On Constitution: Sonia Gandhi