YSRCP welcomes Supreme Court’s Waqf Act scrutiny

Kurnool, April 17: YSRCP has welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim orders on the Waqf Board Amendment Act, 2025, as a step toward justice for Muslims. Former MLA M.A. Hafeez Khan, addressing the media here on Thursday, expressed confidence in the judiciary, noting that the Chief Justice of India echoed YSRCP’s concerns about the Act.
The Supreme Court, responding to YSRCP’s petition, questioned non-Muslim inclusion in Waqf Boards and deemed the Act potentially violates fundamental rights. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought seven days to respond, while the Court ordered no de-notification of Waqf properties and a status quo on assets and appointments until the next hearing on May 5, 2025. Khan called this a major relief, affirming YSRCP’s belief in a favourable verdict.
Khan criticized TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar for aligning with the BJP’s agenda, betraying minorities. He warned that the Muslim community is watching TDP’s actions and demanded Naidu exit the NDA to support minorities. YSRCP remains committed to fighting for the Act’s repeal, standing with the Muslim community. “The Court’s questions reflect our stance. Justice will prevail,” Khan concluded.