Raman Suri lauds midnight triumph of Waqf Bills in Parliament

JAMMU: Raman Suri, Executive Member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), today expressed his heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for the historic passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Waqf (Repeal) Bill in both Houses of Parliament. This landmark legislation, passed with unwavering resolve under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, marks a transformative moment in India’s journey toward transparency, accountability, and inclusive growth, he said.

In an extraordinary session, while the nation slept, history was being written in the Rajya Sabha at 2:33 AM, he said adding that with a resounding majority of 128-95, the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed, and this victory is a testament to the relentless efforts of the Modi-led NDA government and the support of visionary leaders of alliance parties. Suri reserved special praise for Union Home Minister Amit Shah, whose speech in Parliament on the Waqf Amendment Bill was a masterclass in legislative skill and leadership. “Amit Shah’s ability to navigate complex issues and out manoeuvre his opponents with characteristic wit is unparalleled. His masterful handling of the debate underscored the NDA government’s unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability,” he remarked. Equally commendable was the role of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who presented the Bill in the Lok Sabha with meticulous preparation and devotion.

The BJP leader lambasted political parties such as Congress, Samajwadi Party, TMC, JMM, DMK, Uddhav Thackeray’s faction, the Left, Sharad Pawar’s NCP, RJD, and Kejriwal’s AAP for opposing the bill and supporting the land-grabbing agenda. “These parties will be remembered for centuries for siding with those who sought to seize lands and discriminate with poor Muslims,” Suri declared. He highlighted Amit Shah’s revelation in Parliament saying Waqf holds 39 lakh acres of land, but 21 lakh acres were added after 2013 due to amendments passed by Congress. Just 25 days before the 2014 elections, they handed over 123 VVIP properties in Lutyens Delhi to Waqf.” This exposé laid bare the Congress’s vote-bank politics, which Shah dismantled with his brilliant reply.

Suri lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, emphasizing that his promise-keeping is the cornerstone of how the nation is governed. “From Gauvansh Sanrakshan to tackling Love Jihad conversion, Triple Talaq, Article 370, CAA-NRC, Ram Mandir, Uniform Civil Code, and now Waqf, every decision by PM Modi is aimed at making Bharat a strong and vibrant nation—one that leads from the front and shows the world how a nation is built,” he said. The passage of these bills is a triumph of justice over vested interests, a victory for the marginalized, and a step toward a more transparent and equitable India.

The BJP remains committed to its vision of a united, prosperous, and inclusive nation under the dynamic leadership of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Had it not been for their resolve, those elements supporting the Wakf Board’s illegal occupation of land would have prevailed. These forces must not receive a single vote in the future, he said, adding that the passage of these bills represents a watershed moment in our collective quest for socio-economic justice. Raman Suri said that for decades, the Waqf system has been plagued by a lack of transparency and accountability, disproportionately harming Muslim women, poor Muslims, and Pasmanda Muslims which now stands corrected.

Raman Suri said these legislations passed by Parliament will usher in a modern framework that prioritizes social justice, safeguards people’s rights, and ensures inclusive development for those long relegated to the margins of society.