Updated On: 04 November, 2024 01:44 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Nawab Jan also credited Naidu for the decision to refer the Waqf (Amendment) Bill to Parliament's Joint Committee (JPC), suggesting that this move was made possible due to his influence. The Waqf Act, of 1995, originally designed to regulate waqf properties, has faced criticism over issues such as mismanagement, corruption and encroachments

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. File Pic
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Nawab Jan has voiced strong opposition to Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 legislation, emphasising that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will not permit the implementation of any bill that harms the interests of Muslims, reported news agency ANI.
The TDP is also the alliance partner of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the centre.