Kashmir ulema urge immediate dialogue on Waqf Act amendments
Srinagar: The Mutahida Majlis-E-Ulema (MMU), the prominent Muslim religious and social body representing the Muslim community in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, has demanded dialogue on the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, 2024 .
According to Kashmir Media Service, the MMU, under the leadership of Patron Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, in a statement in Srinagar feared that these amendments could undermine the autonomy and fundamental purpose of Waqf properties.
These amendments have sparked significant concerns and anxiety within the Kashmiri community due to their potential impact on religious, social and charitable institutions.
The organization believes that the proposed changes could have far-reaching implications on the welfare and self-governance of the Muslim community in the occupied territory.
In a letter addressed to Jagdambika Pal, Chairman Joint committee on Waqf amendment Bill, the MMU reiterated the importance of timely dialogue.
“Considering the gravity of the situation and its potential impact on the community, we once again request you to give us an audience at the earliest possible time,” stated Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. He stressed that [occupied] Jammu and Kashmir, being a Muslim-majority state, requires its concerns to be heard and addressed thoughtfully.
“We believe that a meeting will provide an opportunity for meaningful dialogue rather than unilateral actions,” urged the letter.
