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Waiting to cast their vote in the State Waqf Board election, in Hyderabad on February 28, 2022. There are concerns in the Muslim community that the proposed changes in the Waqf law will erode their rights.
WAQF AMENDMENT—THE LEDE

Propriety, not just property: The Waqf debate

Since the impacts of the amendments will go far beyond legal changes, the government must balance reforms with the rights of the Muslim community.
Shaikh Mujibur Rehman
WAQF AMENDMENT

BJP’s agenda is to defame Muslims: Syed Naseer Hussain

MP and member of the JPC says the BJP wants to desecularise India.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
WAQF AMENDMENT—THE LEDE

Propriety, not just property: The Waqf debate

Since the impacts of the amendments will go far beyond legal changes, the government must balance reforms with the rights of the Muslim community.
Shaikh Mujibur Rehman
WAQF AMENDMENT

Who really benefits from the Waqf Amendment Bill?

While some provisions attempt to address corruption and mismanagement, the Bill contradicts BJP government’s stated “one nation, one law” principle.
Faizan Mustafa
GEOPOLITICS

India’s claim of pursuing ‘strategic autonomy’ in its foreign policy is a facade

In reality, the country is caught in three strategic triangles (US-China, US-Russia, and Russia-China) where it must balance multiple dependencies.
Muqtedar Khan

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