The 2025 Waqf Amendment: Who Betrayed Muslims, and Who Will Help Now?

A Dangerous Turning Point for Waqf in India

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed in Parliament with a 288–232 majority, drastically altering the control, protection, and management of Waqf properties across India.

But behind the legal language lies a bitter truth: major political parties, especially in Andhra Pradesh, have played with the lives and legacy of Muslims, trading away religious protections for political profit.

TDP and YSRCP: Two Faces, Same Betrayal

TDP – Sold Out for Power

• Voted in favor of the Bill, siding with BJP-NDA.
• Ignored Muslim voices, prioritized alliance gains.
• Support helped pass the bill which weakened Waqf autonomy.

YSRCP – Played Safe, But Weak

• Opposed the bill verbally.
• Didn’t use their strength to rally or block the bill effectively.
• Aimed to look minority-friendly, but didn’t fight hard enough.

Tamil Nadu vs Andhra Pradesh: A Sharp Contrast

Party	What They Did in Similar Bills	Muslim Response
DMK (Tamil Nadu)	Strongly opposed the Waqf Bill and united secular forces.	Gained Muslim trust and credibility.
AIADMK	Maintained distance from BJP, didn’t openly support the bill.	Maintained cautious respect among minorities.

AIMIM (MIM): Loud Voice, Low Numbers

• Asaduddin Owaisi gave strong speeches against the bill.
• But with very few MPs, MIM couldn’t stop the law.
• Raised awareness, but had no power to block it.

Who Can Truly Help Muslim Citizens Now?

1. Muslim Civil Society & Youth Movements

• Form Waqf Protection Councils at district/state levels.
• Monitor land grabs and illegal transfers.
• Challenge wrong actions in courts.

2. Independent Muslim Media

• Platforms like RAHAMATABAD.COM must expose betrayal and educate the public.
• Share data on how MPs and parties voted.

3. Honest Non-Muslim Allies

• Support from secular Hindus, Dalits, Christians, Sikhs who respect religious rights.
• Invite lawyers, journalists, and activists to build pressure.

4. Legal Action & Courts

• File PILs (Public Interest Litigations) against unjust provisions.
• Seek Supreme Court review of violations of minority rights.

5. United Muslim Political Front (Future Option)

• If betrayal continues, form united Muslim-led alliances or an independent front.
• Must be issue-based, not emotional or caste-based.

Conclusion: A Call to Muslim India

This Waqf Bill is not just a law. It’s a mirror of political betrayal. Andhra Pradesh has shown that both TDP and YSRCP are not reliable when Muslim protection is at stake.

Let us:

• Wake up before it’s too late.
• Stop voting blindly.
• Build our own protections.

History will not forgive silence. Action begins now.