Asaduddin Owaisi, Member of Parliament from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), tore a copy of the newly passed Waqf Bill in the Indian Parliament, denouncing it as unconstitutional. The bill proposes the inclusion of two non-Muslim members on Waqf boards, a move that has sparked strong objections from opposition parties. Critics argue that the bill gives the government greater control over Waqf properties—donated lands and assets dedicated by Muslims—which currently span 3.8 million acres across India. Owaisi alleged that the legislation violates Article 26 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees religious freedom and the right to manage religious affairs. “This bill is an attempt to seize Waqf properties under the guise of reform,” he warned. He also accused the BJP government of stoking communal tensions, predicting that district officials would soon label Waqf lands as government property, leading to mosque closures. Owaisi concluded by saying, “This law won’t lift Muslims out of poverty. It will safeguard ancient temples but not mosques.”