Srinagar, Apr 14: National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah Monday welcomed the decision of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker to block a discussion on the amended Waqf law. He reasoned that since the matter is under judicial consideration in the Supreme Court, it would be inappropriate to debate it in the House at this stage.
Speaking to the media, Farooq Abdullah raised serious objections to the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, asserting that the law runs contrary to the Constitution.
“This law is unconstitutional. The Speaker made the right call in not allowing discussion while the case is before the Supreme Court. Once the verdict comes, we can deliberate on it,” Abdullah said.
He also took aim at the opposition benches, alleging that their approach lacked substance. “They are opposing for the sake of opposition, without offering any meaningful critique,” he added.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on April 2 and passed the Rajya Sabha the following day. It received presidential assent on April 5, making it a law.
The legislation has already been challenged in court, and the Supreme Court’s verdict is expected to have significant implications for the administration and regulation of Waqf properties across the country. [KNT]
