• During the budget session of Bihar Legislature, the opposition created a ruckus over the Waqf Bill Amendment. Opposition parties say that when this amendment bill is being opposed in the entire country, Bihar should also pass a resolution and oppose the central government. The proceedings of the House had to be postponed due to continuous opposition and uproar by the opposition.
  • Opposition to Waqf Bill Amendment across the country
  • Opposition to this new bill related to managing Waqf properties is being seen across the country. Many political parties and religious organizations are describing this amendment as harmful for Muslim society. In this episode, its effect is also visible in Bihar.
  • Demand to pass a protest proposal from Bihar government
  • Opposition parties say that the Bihar government should bring a proposal in the Legislative Assembly and should officially lodge a protest against this bill.
  • Mahboob Alam’s big statement
  • CPI (Male) MLA Mehboob Alam clearly stated that if the government does not oppose the Waqf Bill Amendment, then he will continue to oppose it strongly in the House and will not allow the proceedings.
  • Opposition pressure on the government’s attitude
  • The opposition pressurized the government and said that if this bill is not in the interest of the state, then Bihar should also openly oppose it.
  • Protests outside and inside the house
  • Opposition MLAs staged a protest on the issue of Waqf Bill inside and outside the assembly. Their demand was that the Bihar government clearly presented its side.
  • Assembly Speaker postponed proceedings
  • Due to continuous uproar, the Speaker had to adjourn the proceedings by 2 pm.
  • Major amendments made in the bill
  • The government has made changes in some provisions regarding the assets of the Waqf Board, under which the rules of monitoring and management of Waqf properties have been tightened.
  • The main reasons for its opposition
  • Some organizations say that this amendment may weaken the rights of Waqf properties.
  • There is a possibility of increasing government control over religious properties.
  • This amendment in many states is being stated against the Muslim community.
  • What is the attitude of the government?
  • Till now the Bihar government has not taken any clear stand on this issue. However, due to pressure from the opposition, the government will have to present its side soon.