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Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
MMK demands Muslim representation, repeal of Waqf Act at Madurai conference
1 2 Madurai: Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) president M H Jawahirullah on Sunday called for proportional political representation for Muslims and demanded the repeal of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, alleging it was unconstitutional and aimed at dismantling minority institutions. Addressing a state-level public conference organised by the MMK in Madurai, he said the party's struggle was not for power but to uphold secularism, protect minority rights, and promote inclusive governance. Thousands of supporters took part in a four-kilometre rally from P C Perungayam junction to Amma Thidal near Vandiyur Toll Plaza, carrying party flags and placards while raising slogans in support of Muslim representation and Waqf protection. City police deployed additional forces and enforced traffic diversions to ensure order. In his speech, Jawahirullah said that despite making up over 14% of the population, Muslims remain severely under-represented in Indian politics. "We need at least 80 Muslim MPs in the Lok Sabha to match our population. In the Chennai Corporation, only four out of 200 councillors are Muslim. Every party, from the panchayat level to Parliament, must address this imbalance," he said. He urged both ruling and opposition parties, including DMK, Congress, and AIADMK, to ensure fair representation for Muslims. "That is the purpose of this conference," he said. Slamming the recent amendments to the Waqf Act, he claimed they were designed to weaken the Waqf boards and seize their properties. "The BJP government is using the new portal as a tool to loot Waqf assets. We are prepared to launch protests similar to the farmers' agitation if the Act is not repealed," he warned. The conference passed 10 resolutions. Key among them were demands for proportional political representation for Muslims, the repeal of the amended Waqf Act, and the establishment of a fully functional Waqf Development Corporation. The MMK also called for a ban on EVMs and VVPATs, citing a lack of trust in the system. Other resolutions condemned Israel for "genocide" in Palestine and criticised US support. The party demanded that India sever ties with Israel, ban the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and take a strong stand at the UN. The MMK also condemned Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's recent remarks on removing 'secularism' and 'socialism' from the Constitution. It praised the Tamil Nadu government for standing up to "fascist forces" and called for Muslim identity and history to be included in school curricula. It also sought better facilities at the Sikkandar Dargah on Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai and improved conditions for undertrial Muslim prisoners. "This is not about electoral seats or political gain," Jawahirullah concluded. "This is about dignity, rights, and a rightful place for Muslims in this country." MMK MLA Abdul Samad, speaking earlier, vowed that the party would resist any attempt to implement the Waqf Act in its current form.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Union government's portal for compulsory registration of Waqf properties illegal: Jawahirullah
Manithaneya Makkal Katchi president M.H. Jawahirullah on Thursday (June 26, 2025) contended that the Waqf Umeed Portal, launched by the Union government for the compulsory registration of Waqf properties, is illegal and constitutes contempt of court. In a statement, Mr. Jawahirullah said the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, is under judicial review before the Supreme Court of India. 'Not only Muslim organisations, but also all political parties that uphold social harmony have strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Act. On June 6, the Union government launched the Waqf Umeed Portal and began mandating the compulsory registration of Waqf properties through it. This move is entirely illegal and constitutes contempt of court.' The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has urged Waqf administrators and State Waqf Boards to refrain from registering Waqf properties through the portal until the Supreme Court delivers its judgment, as the Amendment Act itself is in violation of the Constitution, he added.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MMK to organise conference in Madurai on July 6
Madurai: Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) will organise a rally and conference in Madurai on July 6, seeking to provide adequate representation in electoral politics for the minorities and to repeal the Waqf (Amendment) Act, said MMK leader and Papanasam MLA M H Jawahirullah. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Talking to reporters after a party meeting here on Wednesday, he said there was inadequate political representation of Muslims. Of the 776 seats in the Parliament, only 39 are occupied by Muslims. Of 4,123 MLAs across the country, only 296 are Muslims. There is also inadequate political representation for Muslims in the local bodies. He also said that the Waqf (Amendment) Act should be repealed as it takes away the right of the Waqf Board. On Union home minister Amit Shah's criticism of the DMK govt for not fulfilling its election promises, Jawahirullah said that the state govt implemented many schemes for the public welfare and Amit Shah had no right to criticise the DMK govt.
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
TMMK protests against Waqf Act in Chennai
Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam organised a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act recently passed in both houses of the Parliament for being against the interests of the Muslim community in Chennai on Tuesday. Manithaneya Makkal Katchi founder and MLA, Professor Jawahirullah and Manapparai MLA, P. Abdul Samad, participated in the protest and courted arrest along with the cadre. Speaking at the event, Professor Jawahirullah said the protest was to save the Constitution of India and that the recent law passed in the parliament violates it. 'There is no difference of opinion that Waqf properties must be safeguarded. The Article 26 of Constitution of India, which was framed in the constituent assembly by our freedom fighters, says that every religious group in the country has a right to buy, use and manage properties. The Modi government passed the bill in the dead of the night, which takes away that right. We are protesting against it,' he said.
