Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Congress Demands Airport Renaming, Condemns Waqf Act Amendments
The Jharkhand Congress wants to rename Deoghar Airport after freedom fighters Sidho-Kanhu.
They are also upset about changes to the Waqf Act, saying it hurts Muslims' rights and goes against the Constitution.
They say a government minister was wrong about appealing decisions on the Waqf Act.
The Congress believes the government is using its power to isolate minorities and wants to debate the issue publicly with the BJP.
They believe the proposed amendments are unfair.
Jharkhand Congress urges renaming Deoghar Airport after Sidho-Kanhu.
Congress criticizes proposed amendments to the Waqf Act.
Congress alleges amendments attack constitutional values and marginalize Muslims.
Congress points out factual inaccuracies in Home Minister's statements on Waqf Act.
Congress calls for public debate on Waqf Act with BJP.
- Who
- Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) and BJP.
- What
- Jharkhand Congress demands Deoghar Airport renaming; criticizes Waqf Act amendments.
- When
- Unspecified, during a press conference.
- Where
- Jharkhand, India.
- Why
- To honor freedom fighters and oppose amendments to the Waqf Act which they believe are unconstitutional.
Congress
BJP
Waqf Act Amendments
Congress
Amendments to the Waqf Act attack constitutional values and marginalize the Muslim community.
BJP
No opposing view present in the article
- Organization
- Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC)
- Event
- Press Conference
- Location
- Congress Bhavan
- Key Figures
- Keshav Mahato Kamlesh, Shahzada Anwar, Manzoor Ansari, Imran Pratapgarhi
- Issue 1
- Renaming Deoghar Airport
- Issue 2
- Waqf Act Amendments