CM Stalin Says DMK Will Challenge Waqf Bill in Supreme Court

Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has announced that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party will challenge the recently passed Waqf Bill in the Supreme Court. Stalin made this statement during a press conference, expressing his party’s strong opposition to the bill.

He believes that the bill could have serious consequences for the rights of religious minorities, particularly Muslims, and he emphasized that the DMK is determined to protect their interests.

The Waqf Bill, which the central government introduced and passed in Parliament, aims to regulate the management of waqf properties in the country. Waqf properties are those donated for religious purposes, and the bill proposes certain changes in how these properties are managed. However, critics argue that the bill will give more power to the government to control these properties, which could lead to misuse and undermine the autonomy of religious institutions.

Stalin pointed out that the DMK party is committed to safeguarding the rights and freedoms of minority communities, especially in Tamil Nadu. He stated that the bill is unfair and could lead to the mismanagement of waqf properties. According to him, the bill does not take into account the interests and religious practices of the communities who own these properties. Stalin assured the public that the DMK would take legal action to challenge the bill and its potential impact.

The Chief Minister further explained that the DMK would seek the intervention of the Supreme Court to examine the constitutionality of the Waqf Bill. He urged the central government to reconsider the bill and engage in a dialogue with the concerned communities before implementing such a law. Stalin emphasized that any law affecting religious minorities must respect their beliefs, traditions, and the autonomy of their institutions.

The DMK’s challenge in the Supreme Court will focus on ensuring that the rights of minority communities are protected and that religious institutions are not unduly controlled by the government. The party hopes that the highest court will review the bill’s provisions and decide whether it violates any constitutional principles.

In conclusion, CM Stalin made it clear that the DMK will not back down in its fight against the Waqf Bill and will continue to defend the rights of the minority communities in Tamil Nadu and across India.