“This case was brought in the Supreme Court. If anyone has something to say, please bring it in the Supreme Court because it can be discussed correctly there. If someone crashed into the streets of Assam and violated the WAQF Act, then people will also support legislation on the streets.
He reminded all Assam Minority Student Unions (AAMSU) that if the group opposes the law, then some support it.
“We don’t need any conflict. The progress in Assam should be maintained. That’s why we should be able to distinguish between good and bad. If someone opposes the WAQF Act, I have nothing to say and I suggest him to go to the Supreme Court.
“Those who support the bill should also go to the Supreme Court. We went to the SC yesterday to support the bill. But we don’t allow anything to happen on the road.”
On Sunday, agitators and police clashed at a rally against the WAQF (Amendment) in Kachar district of Assam. Protesters pierced police officers with stones, while law enforcement officers drove them with batons. After the conflict, the Kacha Regional Government imposed a ban order throughout the region under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The bill recommends that an official above the collector rank will investigate government property claimed by WAQF. In the event of a dispute, senior government officials will have the final say on whether the property belongs to the WAQF or the government.
This replaced the early system of WAQF courts making such decisions.
The bill also allows inclusion of non-Muslim members on the central and state WAQF boards.
