Bengaluru’s Muslim Leaders Unite: Waqf Act & Caste Census Take Center Stage

A Gathering of Minds: Bengaluru’s Muslim Leaders Unite to Address Waqf Act and Caste Census Concerns

Bengaluru: Beneath the towering arches of Sabeel ur Rashad Arabic College, a powerful assembly of Muslim legislators, scholars, and activists converged in a spirited dialogue over two pressing issues—the controversial amendments to the Waqf Act and the looming implications of Karnataka’s caste census report.

The meeting, orchestrated by the Muslim Legislature Forum, was nothing short of a symphony of voices—legal minds, political stalwarts, and spiritual guides—all harmonizing in their resolve to safeguard community interests. The air buzzed with urgency as discussions unfolded on the delicate balance between law, faith, and social justice.

A Who’s Who of Leadership

The event drew an illustrious gathering, with Minority Affairs Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, MLC Abdul Jabbar, and Political Secretary to the CM Naseer Ahmed lending their political weight. Veterans like former minister Roshan Baig and ex-Waqf Board chairman Anwar Basha shared the stage with fiery voices from the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), including Abdul Hannan and Abdul Majeed.

From the spiritual realm, luminaries such as Ameer-e-Shariah Maulana Sagheer Ahmed Rashadi, Maulana Maqsood Imran, and Mufti Iftekhar Qasmi of Jamiatul Ulema Hind infused the discourse with theological insight. Legal eagles like Advocate Mohammed Taher and activists such as Dr. Saad Belgaumi of Jamaat e Islami Hind ensured the debate remained razor-sharp.

The Twin Storms: Waqf Act & Caste Census

At the heart of the deliberations was the Waqf Act, now under the Supreme Court’s microscope. The amendments, viewed by many as a potential threat to Muslim endowments, were dissected with legal precision. “We stand vigilant,” declared one attendee. “The court’s verdict will chart our course.”

Meanwhile, the caste census report, still shrouded in anticipation, sparked intense debate. Leaders acknowledged its potential to reshape Karnataka’s social fabric but stressed the need for cautious, informed responses once the findings are unveiled.

A Pledge of Unity and Vigilance

As the sun set over Bengaluru, the meeting concluded not with finality, but with a promise—a promise to remain united, to watch, to wait, and to act when the time comes. The road ahead may be uncertain, but one thing was clear: this gathering was more than just a meeting—it was the stirring of a collective conscience.

Stay tuned as this story unfolds…