Kiren Rijiju condemned Zakir Naik’s comments on the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling them misleading and harmful to public understanding. Naik, wanted in India for various charges, warned Muslims about the "dangerous consequences" of the bill. Rijiju asserted that such claims were false propaganda aimed at creating confusion and urged citizens to trust democratic processes and express views without being swayed by false narratives
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly condemned Zakir Naik for spreading false propaganda regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill. Naik, who is currently a fugitive facing charges in India, claimed the bill would have harmful effects on Muslims, urging them to oppose it. Rijiju accused Naik of deliberately misleading the public and emphasized that the bill respects the democratic rights of citizens. He reassured Indian Muslims that the Waqf Bill was designed to ensure transparency and proper management of waqf properties, dismissing Naik’s accusations as baseless and inflammatory
Kiren Rijiju launched a strong attack against Zakir Naik, accusing him of spreading false propaganda about the Waqf Amendment Bill. Naik, who is a fugitive preacher, claimed the bill would harm Indian Muslims and urged them to oppose it. Rijiju clarified that Naik's claims were entirely misleading and intended to provoke fear. He assured that the bill's purpose is to ensure better management of waqf properties and that citizens should not be misled by such false narratives. Rijiju emphasized the democratic process and encouraged open, honest dialogue
This amendment to the Waqf Act is part of the government’s efforts to modernize laws relating to waqf properties, ensuring better regulation and transparency.
