Srinagar, Sept. 17 -- The interim order by the Supreme Court on the Waqf Amendment Act, has left many political and religious leaders of Kashmir dissatisfied saying it has left the Muslim community anxious and deserves a second look.

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to suspend the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, in its entirety but put on hold some contentious provisions pending further judicial scrutiny.

People's Democratic Party leader and MLA Pulwama, Waheed Para asked why members from outside the faith are being imposed on Muslim religious boards.

"When no other religious board has members imposed from outside their faith, why this step-motherly treatment with Muslims? Why should Waqf Boards carry the burden of external interference...