A large number of members of the Muslim community, on Saturday expressed happiness over the passing of Waqf Amendment Bill in both the Houses at Badi Omti Chowk. They celebrated the occasion by distributing sweets among citizens. Many also praised the bill as a historic move in the national interest. The community members expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing forth the Amendment Bill. Speaking on the occasion, community representative S K Muddeen stated that the Waqf Amendment Bill will transform both the condition and direction of the Muslim community. It will undoubtedly play a vital role in their upliftment. BJP leader Jama Khan also addressed the gathering and said that the bill will significantly improve the future of Indian Muslims. He said for the past 70 years, a handful of leaders from Opposition parties have been misusing Waqf properties for personal gain.

 

These properties were meant to support the poor, labourers and the helpless not politicians and their families. Despite over 9 lakh acres of Waqf land across the country, Muslims have been forced to conduct business on the streets, he said. Khan blamed the party in power for the last seven decades for the sorry state of Muslims. He said they are now trying to mislead the Muslim community about this bill for political gain, which is wrong. Prominent amongst those present on the occasion were S K Muddeen, Uwais Ansari, Qamar Ali, Tanveer Koti, Naseem Baig, Moin Khan, Muzammil Ali, Annu Anwar, Rashid Ali, Zafar Khan, Asif Anthony and many other members of the community.