Srinagar, April 2: Peoples Conference President and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone has strongly opposed the proposed amendments to Waqf laws, calling them an attack on the religious rights of Muslims.
Sajad Lone in a post on X, “Waqf by definition is the custodian of properties which are collectively owned by Muslims. It is an Islamic concept.”
He asserted that the move by Parliament was a direct assault on the religious autonomy of Muslims. “The proposed amendment by Parliament is a blatant interference in our faith aimed at divesting rightful custodians of their authority,” he said.
Lone further described the bill as “yet another right-wing trespass,” alleging that such measures were being taken to undermine the religious and institutional structures of Muslims.
The proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has sparked opposition from several political parties, with concerns raised over its impact on Waqf properties and Muslim religious affairs.(JKNS)
