Rashtriya Janata Dal to Contest Waqf Bill in Supreme Court

Rashtriya Janata Dal to Contest Waqf Bill in Supreme Court

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) plans to contest the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Supreme Court. Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and party leader Fayaz Ahmed have filed a petition on behalf of the party. Tomorrow, Monday, the pair plans to challenge the bill's clauses before the supreme court, contending that these provisions might substantially affect the administration of Waqf assets. The proposed Waqf Amendment Bill has ignited debate among various political groups, as multiple opposition parties have voiced their disapproval. Previously, the Congress Party had launched a legal challenge against the bill in the Supreme Court, voicing apprehensions about how it might affect the administration and supervision of Waqf properties across India. On April 4, Congress Member of Parliament Mohammad Jawed submitted a petition to the Supreme Court contesting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. He argued that the bill discriminates against t…