New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat lashed out at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's statement on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 and claimed that the union government is bringing a 'transparent' Bill that will allow everyone to express their views.

Sehrawat told ANI, 'The Muslim community itself will not forgive Owaisi when his truth will be revealed... Indian government is bringing a transparent Bill that will allow everyone to express their views...'

'This Bill is not in the interest of any individual but in the country, and it should be passed,' the BJP MP added.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi spoke on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 and said that the BJP does not have a majority in the Lok Sabha, and if Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar oppose the bill, it won't be passed.

While speaking to ANI, Asaduddin Owaisi said that PM Narendra Modi is relying on the crutches of Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar. He stated that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is spreading lies in the country regarding the Waqf Bill.

'Amit Shah is the Home Minister of the Government of India and his statement is proof of the fact that you trying to make an unconstitutional law which can be challenged in the court. This is a violation of the articles of the Constitution and the Waqf of the entire country will suffer because of it. You are removing the section of the Waqf property, who will benefit from it. You are omitting the revenue of lakhs of rupees. Amit Shah is lying to the country that you can challenge the Waqf Tribunal in the court. Prime Minister Narendra Modi relies on the crutches of Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu and if they do not support this unconstitutional bill, then this law will not be made', Asaduddin Owaisi said.

Earlier on Friday, Owaisi supported the 'black band' protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

Owaisi, who is also part of the JPC on the Waqf bill, joined in the symbolic protest on Friday by wearing a black armband as he offered prayers.

The Waqf Act of 1995, enacted to regulate Waqf properties, has long been criticised for issues such as mismanagement, corruption, and encroachments.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to address key challenges by introducing reforms such as digitisation, enhanced audits, improved transparency, and legal mechanisms to reclaim illegally occupied properties. (ANI)