Bengaluru, March 19 -- The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution rejecting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, with Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil leading the opposition against the proposed amendments.
The House urged the central government to withdraw the Bill, citing concerns over its impact on Karnataka's secular ethos and inclusive governance.
Patil stated that the amendments proposed in the Bill do not reflect the aspirations of the people of Karnataka and contradict the state's longstanding commitment to secularism.
"This Act does not reflect the aspirations of all sections of society," Patil said. "The House has unanimously rejected this amendment, as it goes against the values of inclusiv...