Union Minister of State Bandi Sanjay asserted that the Waqf Board Amendment Bill would move forward despite opposition, stating that even a hundred leaders like AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi could not prevent its passage. He further emphasized that not even Owaisi’s grandfather could stop the bill, highlighting that the Muslim community and intellectuals across the country are supporting the amendment.
Addressing a gathering in Karimnagar, Bandi Sanjay recalled that when the decision to introduce the Waqf Board Amendment Bill was made, he was reminded of a poor man from the region who struggled due to Waqf land regulations. The minister sanctioned ₹15 lakh for a digital library at the Karimnagar District Court Complex and was felicitated by the legal fraternity during the event.
Criticizing Owaisi’s remarks on the bill, Bandi Sanjay accused him of making misleading statements. He expressed confidence that the amendment would soon be approved and urged that it should not be viewed from a religious perspective. He reaffirmed that the Modi government remains committed to taking bold decisions for the welfare of the nation.
The minister also cited an instance in Karimnagar where a man faced obstacles in constructing a house after officials revoked his permissions, citing the land as Waqf property, despite his ancestors having lived there for generations. He accused certain groups of attempting to stall the bill by giving it a communal narrative.
Bandi Sanjay also reflected on his past activism, stating that he had been jailed on multiple occasions while fighting for public causes. He recalled incidents where he was imprisoned for protesting the removal of trees near the court and for opposing the display of Pakistan flags during an India-Pakistan cricket match.
