Bill has ignited fierce opposition among Muslims in India, who fear it threatens their property rights and community autonomy.

Opposition mounts against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, with Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad and West Bengal Jamiat-e-Ulama protesting the government's interference in Waqf properties. Critics argue the amendment threatens essential services provided by Waqf for underprivileged children and undermines constitutional principles,

The bill's introduction has been postponed due to intense debates and disruptions within the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) responsible for reviewing it

Bill as anti-federal, claiming it threatens Muslim rights and attacks democracy. She alleges no consultation from the Centre and highlights waqf funds' roles in community welfare. Opposition parties criticize the bill for violating religious rights.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, labeling it as anti-secular and anti-federal. She claims it threatens Muslim rights and was introduced without consulting states.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the Waqf Amendment Bill was against secularism and claimed that it would “snatch the rights of Muslims”, PTI reported.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday described the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as “anti-secular”, alleging that it would snatch the rights of Muslims. Banerjee, speaking in the assembly, also said the Centre did not consult with states over the matter.