Mehbooba Calls for Resolution Against Waqf Amendments Amid Assembly Uproar

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has urged the National Conference-led alliance in Jammu and Kashmir to pass a resolution rejecting the contentious Waqf Amendment Act. Her call comes as the assembly faces heated debates over the legislation, which has sparked concerns about its impact on the rights and dignity of Indian Muslims.  

Key Highlights:  
- Mehbooba described the Waqf Amendment Act as a direct assault on the beliefs and dignity of 24 crore Muslims in India, emphasizing the need for Jammu and Kashmir to defend its people’s rights.  
- She criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recent meeting with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, viewing it as a signal of disregard for Muslim views.  
- The PDP submitted a fresh resolution opposing the Act, urging the assembly to prioritize its rejection before the session concludes.  
- The National Conference has dismissed Mehbooba’s remarks, accusing the opposition of creating unnecessary political drama.  
- The Waqf Amendment Act, passed by Parliament, aims to revise the original Waqf Act of 1995, introducing provisions for improved tribunal functioning and dispute resolution.  

Mehbooba’s appeal underscores the growing tensions surrounding the Waqf Amendment Act, as political leaders and parties navigate its implications for the region’s Muslim-majority population.  

Sources: Business Standard, Times of India, Economic Times