YSRCP slams Waqf Amendment Bill 

Kurnool, April 3: YSRCP former MLA Hafeez Khan has strongly criticized the Waqf Amendment Bill, introduced by the NDA-led central government, calling it unconstitutional. He noted that all Muslim MPs opposed the bill in Parliament, citing its flaws and accusing the NDA of undermining India’s constitutional values. Khan claimed the bill, widely rejected by Muslim organizations, aims to seize Waqf lands and incite religious tensions, with the NDA conspiring to plunder properties via schemes like Umeed.
He criticized AP CM Chandrababu Naidu for backing the BJP despite pre-election promises to support minorities, questioning the move to grant collectors authority over Waqf lands, which he said risks illegal occupation by coalition leaders. Khan stated that the BJP, supported by Naidu and Nitish Kumar, seeks to grab nine lakh acres of land and weaken minorities by rendering the Waqf Tribunal ineffective while also blocking their economic and political progress due to a lack of representation and funds.
Khan highlighted ongoing democratic and legal efforts to oppose the bill, praising former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for resisting it and standing by minorities. He vowed to continue fighting this "divisive" legislation to protect Waqf properties and minority rights.