The Indian government has promised the Supreme Court that it won’t apply important parts of the Waqf Amendment Act until the next court meeting. In response, the Congress Party is happy with the Court’s early comments, as they believe it lets people talk more about the problems with this law that was quickly made.
Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi spoke at a press conference and said the Court has reminded everyone of earlier legal points about this Act. He argued that the government is not trying to make things better but is instead trying to take control over them. He pointed out that Article 26 of the Constitution protects the right to manage religious affairs, and the government should not mess with this.
Singhvi called a Waqf board with minimal Muslim representation unfair and said it sends a bad message that minority rights can easily be taken away. He emphasized that this issue is not just about one community but about everyone’s rights and freedoms. He warned that if this law goes through today, similar actions could happen to other religious institutions tomorrow. Singhvi believes the fight against this law is also a fight against a way of thinking.
Another Congress leader, KC Venugopal, mentioned that the Supreme Court’s comments bring attention to concerns from various groups, both in Parliament and outside. He said these concerns weren’t properly considered when the law was discussed. Venugopal added that the Court’s remarks highlight serious questions about how this Act could hurt fundamental rights and reveal its divisive nature. He assured that the fight for a fair and inclusive India will continue in courts and with the people.
On the other hand, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized the Congress for trying to distract from the National Herald case. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri accused the Congress of wrongdoing and claimed they are using the media to delay justice. He described the National Herald case as a clear example of fraud and corruption, questioning how a property worth ₹2,000 crore was bought for just ₹50 lakh.
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