NEW DELHI — Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Tuesday strongly criticised the All India Muslim Personal Law Board’s (AIMPLB) threat regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, warning that such inflammatory rhetoric could also escalate into a ‘Jallianwala Bagh’ type situation.
The AIMPLB had claimed that the country would be transformed into another ‘Shaheen Bagh’ if the Waqf Amendment Bill is passed by the Parliament.
Speaking to IANS, Sanjay Nirupam clarified that the amendments to the Waqf Board were meant to resolve existing issues and would not harm the Muslim community at large.
He argued that the Waqf Board, which manages over 8 lakh acres of land, has long operated in a opaque manner lacking proper oversight.
“The Waqf Board operates like a big shop, and its land transactions have often gone unscrutinised. The proposed changes are aimed at removing these irregularities for the betterment of common Muslims. The real concerns lie with the Maulanas and Maulvis, who benefit from these unchecked dealings,” Nirupam stated.
He also emphasised that if there were objections, they should be addressed in court and the Board must not afford to challenge the decision, politically.
“If certain sections are eying particular benefits by threatening another Shaheen Bagh like stir, they should be warned that this could also lead to a situation like Jallianwala Bagh,” he stated. –IANS
