Manipur MLA to challenge Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court
A Manipur MLA is set to challenge the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in the Supreme Court, citing Muslim rights violations. The BJP condemns an arson attack on its Minority Morcha president's house, linked to the Act.
- Apr 08, 2025,
- Updated Apr 08, 2025, 8:41 AM IST
Manipur National People’s Party MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan announced his decision to challenge the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, in the Supreme Court.
In a video message, Hassan said, "The Waqf Amendment Act 2025 violates the rights of Muslims. I personally condemn and reject this Act. I will challenge it in the Supreme Court."
In a separate development, the Manipur BJP strongly condemned the torching of the house of its Minority Morcha president Md Asker Ali by a mob.
In a statement, the BJP condemned the incident and assured that “such unfortunate incidents shall not happen in the future.” Ali’s house at Lilong in Thoubal district was set on fire on Sunday for allegedly supporting the Act.
Following the incident, Ali posted a video on social media, apologising for his earlier statement.