Avoid Spreading Misinformation on Waqf Amendment Bill: Kiren Rijiju
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Synopsis
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged political parties and Muslim organizations to stop spreading misinformation regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill, emphasizing its importance for minority rights and calling for informed debate in Parliament.
Key Takeaways
- Kiren Rijiju cautions against misinformation on the Waqf Bill.
- The bill is aimed at benefiting minority communities.
- Urges political factions to engage in informed discussions.
- Warns against efforts to mislead public sentiment.
- Claims of unconstitutionality are deemed false.
New Delhi, March 31 (NationPress) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged certain groups within political factions and Muslim organizations to stop disseminating misleading information regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill, asserting that the bill serves the greater good of minority communities and that any obstruction to it would ultimately harm the community.
Rijiju, who also oversees the Ministry for Minority Affairs, extended Eid greetings to the nation while addressing the media in the capital.
“Certain groups, particularly individuals from political parties and select organizations, are attempting to mislead the public about the Waqf Amendment Bill. They should thoroughly review the bill and avoid spreading falsehoods,” remarked the Union Minister.
He highlighted that India is a democratic nation where everyone is entitled to express their opinions on various matters.
“There must be no attempts to circulate misinformation with the goal of deceiving or misleading the public regarding this issue,” he emphasized.
Rijiju announced that the Waqf Amendment Bill would soon be presented in Parliament and encouraged opposition parties to engage in a comprehensive and informed discussion on the subject.
The Minister cautioned critics against disrupting the atmosphere before the parliamentary debate on the Waqf Bill, stating: "Those organizations attempting to incite and mislead the public are being recognized and monitored.
"I urge everyone to identify those leaders who are spreading false information. These are the same individuals who misled the country during the CAA debates," he added.
He expressed concern that even during the festive occasion of Eid, efforts are being made to mislead the public by wearing and displaying black bands to create a tense atmosphere.
He strongly opposed the claims that the rights and properties of Muslims would be taken away following the Waqf Bill's passage, explaining that the bill has been operational for a long time, even prior to Independence.
"Labeling the Waqf Bill as illegal and unconstitutional is the greatest falsehood,” he concluded.
