Chandigarh, April 2 -- Siromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday passed a resolution against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill during a Parliamentary Board meeting. Party's leader Daljit S Cheema reiterated the party's stance to stand with Muslims, saying "Minorities are an important part of India," and no law should be passed without consensus from the community.

"We passed a resolution against the amendments to Waqf Board. Minorities are an important part of India. You (Central government) are increasing the process of nomination and along with that, they are thinking of making non-Muslims a member of the Waqf Board," SAD leader told ANI in Chandigarh.

He likened the Waqf reform to the "taking over" of the Hazur Sahib Board for Sikhs in Patna.

"Be...