Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi have strongly criticized Tejashwi Yadav’s rally held in opposition to the Waqf Amendment Act. Sinha accused the opposition of undermining democratic principles under the guise of protesting the Waqf Bill. He stated that those opposing the amendment bill seek to plunge the country into chaos, emphasizing that the bill represents satisfaction, not appeasement. Sinha alleged that the RJD and Congress are attempting to incite emotions to enable a government of exploitation. He asserted that the bill is a long-awaited demand passed by the Parliament, and that the NDA government does not legislate for vote banks. He added that the Waqf Amendment Bill does not interfere with religious freedom.
Sinha further stated that the bill does not allow any non-Islamic member to be part of the Waqf Board in matters related to religious donations. He said that the non-Muslim members of the Waqf Board will not be involved in religious activities, and that the charity commissioner, regardless of religion, will ensure that the board operates according to charity laws. He stated that the Waqf Board’s work should be to identify and remove those who sell off Waqf properties. Sinha accused the RJD and Congress of creating confusion and chaos in the country.
Manjhi also criticized Tejashwi Yadav for using the Waqf issue for political gain. He stated that Tejashwi is trying to make political capital out of Waqf but will not succeed in his aim. He accused the Lalu family of not being genuine well-wishers of Muslims. He challenged Tejashwi to remove the illegal occupants from the graveyards and Waqf lands if he is a true well-wisher of the Muslim community. Manjhi stated that 90% of the people occupying the lands are linked to Tejashwi Yadav’s party. Manjhi remarked that the Waqf law is not being thrown into the dustbin, and the result is that the public has dumped the party in opposition.