US EditionIndia Rebukes Pakistan's Criticism on Waqf Amendment Act
- India criticized Pakistan for its comments on the Waqf Act, stating that Pakistan should focus on its own record regarding minority rights.
- The Waqf Act, passed on April 4, aims to improve management and transparency of Waqf properties and provides specific rights to poor Muslims and Pasmanda Muslims.
- Critics argue the Act could lead to misuse, as non-Muslims will be allowed on Waqf boards and government oversight will increase, possibly affecting historical mosques and properties.
- The Indian government maintains that the Waqf Amendment Act will combat corruption and enhance accountability in Waqf administration.
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'Motivated, baseless': India rejects Pakistan's comments on Waqf Amendment Act
New Delhi: India on Tuesday strongly rejected Pakistan’s criticism of the Waqf Amendment Act and said Islamabad should look into its own “abysmal” record in protecting the rights of minorities instead of preaching to others. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described Pakistan’s comments on the law as “motivated and baseless”, asserting that the neighbouring country has no locus standi to comment on a matter that is internal…
"Abysmal Record": India Rips Into Pakistan For Comments On Waqf Act
India on Tuesday strongly rejected Pakistan's criticism of the Waqf Amendment Act and said Islamabad should look into its own "abysmal" record in protecting the rights of minorities instead of preaching to others.
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