BJP's position on the Waqf Bill and its impact on Muslim women: Biplab Deb

Agartala, Apr 08, 2025, By Our Correspondent

Agartala: April 08: During a BJP workers' conference held at Sonamura Town Hall on the occasion of the party’s 46th foundation day, former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb made a provocative statement, declaring that opponents of the Waqf Bill are the primary enemies of India's minority Muslim community. In his address, Deb strongly criticized those who oppose the bill, labeling them as adversaries to the welfare of Muslims in the country.

Deb emphasized that the steps taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014 have been aimed at improving the lives of minorities in India. He highlighted significant actions such as the abolition of the triple talaq system, which he claimed had ruined the future of many Muslim women. According to Deb, the practice of triple talaq had left many women in distress, and he expressed regret that the Congress government had failed to take action on this issue.

In contrast, he praised Modi for prioritizing the welfare of Muslim women over political considerations, pointing to the abolition of triple talaq as a testament to the Prime Minister’s commitment to social justice. Deb's statement was intended to underline the BJP’s position that its policies are centered on protecting and advancing the rights of marginalized communities, particularly Muslim women.

He also reiterated that the amendments to the Waqf Bill were in line with the government's efforts to safeguard the interests of the Muslim community, implying that those opposing such reforms were working against the community’s progress. This rhetoric aims to reinforce the BJP’s narrative of championing the rights of minorities while positioning its opponents as hindrances to positive change.

The speech reflects the BJP’s ongoing efforts to consolidate support among various communities by emphasizing its policies for minority welfare, even as the Waqf Bill continues to remain a point of contention in political discourse.