By | Spotlight Correspondent
New Delhi– In a strongly worded statement, Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi criticized the passage of the Waqf Bill, calling it a sign of “brute majoritarianism” that marginalizes Muslim voices in India.
According to Mehdi, the bill was passed “in the den of the night” by the BJP-led government, which he accused of reaffirming its “anti-Muslim, anti-minority intent.” He pointed out that the ruling party does not have a single Muslim MP, questioning its moral and political authority to legislate on Muslim issues.
“As a Muslim voice from Kashmir in Parliament, I was not even allowed to speak,” Mehdi stated, alleging that procedural maneuvering by the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) floor leader blocked his intervention. “This is structural marginalization. And it has caused deep anguish among the people I represent,” he added.
The MP warned that the bill, which reportedly strips Waqf properties of their autonomy and enables “land grabbers” to claim Muslim assets, amounts to “state-sponsored dispossession.” Vowing to continue his fight, he said, “My fight against this belligerent and bigoted attack on Muslims will continue to grow stronger.”
The Waqf Bill’s passage has sparked controversy, with opposition leaders and Muslim community groups voicing concerns over its implications. Meanwhile, the government has yet to respond to Mehdi’s allegations.
