Srinagar, Jan 21(KNS): Mirwaiz Umar Farooq led Mutahida Majlis-E-Ulema (MMU) delegation has arrived in Delhi to exchange views on the contentious Waqaf (Amendment)Bill with the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Friday at the residence of Jagdambika Pal, head of the JPC.

When KNS reached out to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, he confirmed that they are meeting the Joint Parliamentary Committee to present their views on the Waqaf (Amendment)Bill.

The delegation comprising, Mufti Azam Nasir ul Islam, Molana Rehmatullah, Aga Syed Hassan, Movlana Hami, Movlana Masroor, Movlana AlKindi and others

The leaders from Kargil and Ladakh are also part of MMU delegation.

Alleging that Waqf (Amendment) Bill threatens Muslims’ interests, Kashmir’s top clergyman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has earlier in September last year written to Jagdambika Pal, head of the JPC examining the proposed amendments, seeking an urgent meeting to discuss the issue.

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.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelJammu and Kashmir being a Muslim-majority state requires its concerns to be heard and addressed thoughtfully," Mirwaiz has said in the letter.

In November MMU had once again reached out to Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the joint committee on Waqf Amendment Bill anticipating a positive response and hoped for an expedited meeting to ensure that the community’s perspectives are considered in revising the Waqf Act, 2024.

These amendments have sparked significant concerns and anxiety within the community due to their potential impact on religious, social and charitable institutions,” the MMU led by Mirwaiz had said in a statement.

The MMU emphasized the critical nature of these amendments, which could “undermine the autonomy and fundamental purpose” of Waqf properties.(KNS)