Shiv Sena-UBT Leader Sanjay Raut (L) & Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis (R) | File Pic
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut recently reacted to Maharashtra CM Fadnavis’s tweet over Waqf Amendment Bill that is being presented in Parliament. Raut responded to Fadnavis, asserting that the Waqf bill is unrelated to Hindutva and instead reflects the political strategies of BJP.
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tweeted about the Waqf Bill, mentioning that the amendment bill will be discussed tomorrow and questioning if the Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Balaseheb Thackeray, will support the principles of Balasaheb Thackeray or those of Rahul Gandhi, stating “वक्फ सुधारणा विधेयक उद्या संसदेत ! बघू या उद्धव बाळासाहेब ठाकरे सेना, हिंदूहृदयसम्राट, वंदनीय शिवसेनाप्रमुख बाळासाहेब ठाकरे यांचा विचार राखणार की राहुल गांधी यांच्या पावलावर पाऊल ठेवून तुष्टीकरण करीत राहणार?
Translated from Marathi to English: “Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament tomorrow! Let’s see if Uddhav will uphold the ideas of Balasaheb Thackeray Sena, the Emperor of Hindu Hearts, and the venerable Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray, or will he continue to follow in the footsteps of Rahul Gandhi and continue to appease him?”
To which Sanjay Raut has replied stating, “देवेंद्र जी, वक़्फ़ सुधारणा विधेयक आणि हिंदुत्ववाचा काडीमात्र संबध नाही, ही तुमच्या पक्षाची एक खाज आहे गोंधळ निर्माण करण्याची! विषय राहुल गांधींचा , त्यांच्या आजीने अमेरिकेला दम भरला होता; आणि पाकिस्तानचे दोन तुकडे करून फाळणीचा बदला घेतला होता! तुमच्यात हा दम आहे? बोला ।
Translated from Marathi to English: “Devendra Ji, There is no connection between the Waqf Amendment Bill and Hindutva. This is your party’s way of creating chaos! And about Rahul Gandhi, His grandmother had her power in America; and had avenged the partition by dividing Pakistan into two! Do you have this strength? Speak.”
What Is Waqf Amendment Bill?
The controversy surrounding the Waqf Bill has sparked intense debates in the Indian Parliament. The bill, introduced in 2024, aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, addressing the management of Waqf properties. The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has cleared the Waqf Amendment Bill, which proposes significant changes, including the retention of the concept of “Waqf by User” and the inclusion of non-Muslim members on the Waqf Board. The opposition has raised concerns about the bill, arguing that their amendments were ignored and that the inclusion of non-Muslim members could undermine minority rights.
Waqf Amendment Bill In Parliament Today
The Waqf Amendment Bill is being tabled in Parliament today, with the ruling party pushing for its passage. The bill’s fate remains uncertain, with the opposition likely to raise strong objections. As the debate unfolds, it’s clear that the Waqf Bill has become a contentious issue, with political parties taking divergent views on its implications.
What Was Balasaheb Thackeray’s Stand On Waqf Bill?
Balasaheb Thackeray, the late Shiv Sena supremo, had expressed strong views against the Waqf Board, advocating for its dissolution and the reclamation of land involved in illegal encroachments. However, his son, Uddhav Thackeray, has taken a different stance, opposing the bill and supporting the Waqf Board.
