‘Waqf Act Here To Stay!’ Kiren Rijiju Responds To Minority Concerns | Frankly Speaking

In today’s episode of Frankly Speaking with Navika Kumar on Times Now, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, joined for an exclusive conversation. The discussion focused on the Waqf Amendment Act and the ongoing protests and violence in West Bengal's Mushidabad, Dhuliyan.

When questioned about the government's focus on Waqf, Rijiju stated, “The Waqf Amendment Act is the need of the hour.” Responding to Navika Kumar’s pointed question — “Why was only Waqf chosen to be corrected? This approach is being seen as anti-minority. How would you defend the government?” — the minister clarified that Waqf properties with valid documentation will retain their status and remain unaffected.

He further emphasized that if any provision of the Act is found to violate the Constitution, the Supreme Court will review it. However, he warned against political attempts to undermine the law, stating: “After so much deliberation went into passing the Waqf Amendment Act, if someone tries to derail the process through the back door for political gains, it’s not a welcome step.”

Navika Kumar also asked, “Are you breathing a sigh of relief that the Supreme Court hasn’t stayed the Waqf Act yet, and the government has secured a seven-day reprieve to file its affidavit?”—to which Rijiju responded confidently.

Watch the full exclusive interview only on Times Now.

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Chapters:
0:00 Understanding the Waqf Act: Current Legal Context
2:15 Judiciary's Role in Parliamentary Democracy
4:30 Majoritarianism vs. Minority Rights: A Political Debate
7:00 Government's Approach to Minority Affairs
10:30 Supreme Court's Concerns: Key Questions Raised
13:30 Clarifying Misconceptions About Waqf Properties
16:30 Political Motivations Behind Legal Challenges
19:30 Addressing Violence in West Bengal: Government's Stance
22:30 The Role of State Leadership in Managing Law and Order
25:00 Political Accountability: Silence of Opposition Leaders
28:00 Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz: Insights from the Minister
30:30 Engagement with Opposition: A Call for Collaboration
33:00 Future of the Waqf Act: Legislative Intentions and Implications
36:30 Conclusion: The Path Forward for Minority Affairs