AIUDF Chief Claims Parliament Built on Waqf Property, Sparks Controversy

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 18th Oct. AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal has ignited a political controversy by alleging that the Parliament building and surrounding areas in Delhi are constructed on Waqf property. Ajmal, a Member of Parliament from Dhubri, Assam, made these claims during a press conference, stating that even the area around Vasant Vihar, which is home to over 50 diplomatic missions, and the Delhi airport were built on Waqf land.

“The Parliament building is also part of Waqf property. Even the airport was constructed on Waqf land. It is wrong to use Waqf land without permission. Their government will soon fall over this Waqf board issue,” Ajmal asserted.

In response, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned Ajmal’s remarks, emphasizing the need for Waqf properties to be utilized for the welfare of women and children in the Muslim community. Rijiju tweeted, “Parliament and municipal buildings, airports, cities and villages need protection. India has the largest Waqf properties in the world. We must use them for the welfare of women, children, and backward groups within the Muslim community.” He also called for all MPs to support the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

Ajmal’s comments come at a critical time as the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is currently under examination by a joint parliamentary committee. The bill, introduced by the Centre on July 28, has faced strong opposition from various political factions, aiming to limit the authority of Waqf boards regarding property designation.

As the debate unfolds, the implications of Ajmal’s statements and the ongoing examination of the Waqf bill are likely to resonate across political and community lines, further fueling discussions around land use and rights within the context of India’s diverse demographics.