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NC leader criticizes BJP over Waqf Amendment Bill, calls it attack on secularism
NC leader Bashir Ahmad Nengroo criticized the BJP-led Central government, accusing it of undermining secular principles with the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.
J&K
J-K Government appoints Commissioner Survey Auqaf
In a significant move, the J&K Government has appointed a Commissioner Survey Auqaf for carrying out a detailed survey of Waqf properties in the Union Territory.
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J&K
GoI appoints Waqf Board members for J-K
The Government of India (GoI) has nominated five persons from diverse backgrounds as members of the Waqf Board for J-K Union Territory.
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J&K
J&K proposes modifications in Central Waqf Act
The Jammu & Kashmir government has proposed modifications in the Central Waqf Act before constituting the Waqf Board in the newly carved out Union Territory.
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