Congress lauds SC’s interim order on Waqf Act: it protects minority rights, says Khar
Congress lauds SC’s interim order on Waqf Act: it protects minority rights, says Kharge
M.U.H
16/09/202513
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday hailed the Supreme Court’s interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, as a reaffirmation of the court’s commitment to protecting minority rights.
The apex court today delivered a significant verdict on the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, staying certain provisions that were opposed by various parties, including the Congress.
“The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in its interim order today, reaffirmed its resolve to protect the rights of minorities—a cause for which the Opposition stood united against the Modi Govt,” Kharge said in a post on X.
Kharge emphasised that the opposition parties had come together to defend minority rights against the government’s attempt to push through a divisive law. “The BJP had sought to bulldoze a divisive law, designed solely to inflame communal passions and reopen issues that India had long settled,” he alleged.
The Congress leader reiterated the Congress’ commitment to defending the rights of every citizen, as guaranteed by the Constitution. “The Congress Party stands firm in defending the rights of every citizen, without fear or favour, as guaranteed by our Constitution,” he said.
Kharge accused the BJP of thriving on dividing society for narrow electoral gains. “The BJP, in contrast, thrives on dividing society for narrow electoral gains,” he said, highlighting the party’s alleged agenda of polarising voters.
Earlier today, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh also welcomed the Supreme Court order, as a victory of constitutional values.
Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain also welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim order, saying it reaffirms constitutional safeguards that protect minority rights.
“I thank the Supreme Court of India for its interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025,” Hussain said.
Hussain, who had cautioned the government against the inclusion of certain clauses in the Act, said the Supreme Court’s order vindicates the Congress party’s stand. “From the very beginning, I, on behalf of the Congress Party had cautioned the government repeatedly against including the 3 clauses that have been stayed today,” he said.
The stayed clauses include:
Giving the Collector powers to entertain challenges to Waqf properties.
Requiring someone to prove they have been a Muslim for 5 years to declare their property as Waqf.
Altering representation on the Waqf Board in a way that undermined the autonomy of the Board.
Hussain emphasised the Congress’ commitment to protecting minority rights and upholding secular values. “The Congress Party remains committed to protecting the rights of minorities, upholding secular values, and ensuring that community institutions like the Waqf are managed with fairness, accountability, and respect for constitutional principles,” he said.
