Bengaluru, March 20 -- The Karnataka assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution opposing the Centre's proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, citing concerns over its impact on state autonomy and Waqf board administration.
The house argued that the amendments could centralise control, undermining the state's authority over Waqf properties and governance.
The bill, tabled by the state's law minister HK Patil, was passed amid a walkout by the Opposition. The resolution, backed by the ruling party asked the Union government to reconsider the bill, emphasising the need for broader consultations with stakeholders. "This House unanimously rejects the amendment to the Waqf Act as it is completely against the universal aspirations of the people of Karnataka...