Expressing concern over the plight of minorities, AIMIM Hyderabad MP and party chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday alleged that the central government was trying to “take away waqf properties and give them to the majority”.
Participating in the discussion on the constitution in the Lok Sabha, he said, ‘Today I was asked whether there was a mosque 500 years ago. They say that Khwaja Ajmeri is not a Dargah. If I dig up this parliament and find something, will it be mine? you tell me See what’s being promoted. “
He claimed that when constituencies were created for the Parliament and the Provincial Assembly, it was ensured that it would be difficult for the Muslim minority to win and it was made easier for the candidates from the majority community. Quoting the Sachar Committee report, he said, “When delimitation is done, it should be done in such a way that Muslims can also win Parliament and Assembly elections.”
On the Waqf Amendment Bill, which is being examined by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, Owaisi said: “See Article 26. It empowers religious communities to establish and maintain institutions for religious charitable purposes. The Prime Minister then said that Waqf has nothing to do with the Constitution. Reading Article 26 of the Constitution to the Prime Minister What is the purpose of taking away the waqf property and giving it to the majority?
TMC MP Saugata Roy accused the Center of “destroying federalism” and said, “The biggest failure of the Constitution was the demolition of the Babri Masjid by ‘Hindutvawalas’. It was a shame for the entire country.”
“The next big blow to the constitution was when the Gujarat riots took place under the leadership of (then) CM Modi…” he said.
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