Muslim Leaders and TDP MLAs Meet CM Chandrababu, Voice Concerns Over Proposed Waqf Act Amendments
Amaravati, October 23 – A delegation of Muslim community leaders, including representatives from various organizations such as the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, along with Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLAs, met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat today. The delegation, which also included Minister N.M.D. Farooq, former Legislative Council Chairman Sharif, Moulana Mujaddidi General Secretary, AIMPLB, Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman Shaheen Group, Moulana AbuTalib Rehmani, Member AIMPLB and other minority leaders from the TDP, raised serious concerns over the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act by the Central Government.
The representatives expressed their strong objections, arguing that the proposed amendments would effectively weaken the Waqf Board, impacting the rights and welfare of the Muslim community. They stated that the changes would undermine the authority of the Waqf Board and hurt the sentiments of Muslims across the country.
During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, urging him to oppose the proposed amendments in Parliament. They stressed that the Waqf Act plays a crucial role in protecting Muslim religious and charitable properties, and any changes to it should be made with careful consideration.
In response, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu assured the delegation that he would thoroughly review the concerns raised and take an appropriate course of action. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding the rights of minorities and stated that he would discuss the issue with relevant stakeholders before making a final decision.
