Reform or discrimination? TDP MP responds to criticisms of Waqf Act

Reform or discrimination? TDP MP responds to criticisms of Waqf Act | Interview w/ Sreenivasan Jain

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#TDP #waqfboard #waqfamendmentbill #newslaundry Watch the full interview: https://www.newslaundry.com/2025/04/15/secular-boards-fringe-comments-tdp-mp-defends-waqf-act-support-ally-bjp Sri Krishna Devarayulu claims TDP will prevent interference with Muslim institutions in Andhra Pradesh despite the new law, though he doesn’t specify how. In an exclusive interview with Sreenivasan Jain, Sri Krishna Devarayalu, TDP MP and the party’s leader in the Lok Sabha, defends the party’s support for the controversial waqf law despite strong objections from sections of the Muslim community and opposition parties. Devarayalu emphasises that TDP was the first party to suggest sending the bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee and successfully pushed for three amendments. But when asked about the rejection of the TDP suggestion about states taking a final call on the inclusion of non-Muslims in the waqf board, Devarayalu argues that the board is a “secular” management body and is not involved in the religious affairs of institutions. Even as the TDP – an alliance partner of the BJP – grapples with the fallout of supporting the Waqf Act, what does it make of hate speeches by top BJP leaders, including the Prime Minister? Devarayalu insists that the PM’s comments are words “taken out of context”. On statements by BJP leaders, including UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, about reclaiming land, the TDP MP says these are “fringe elements”. The MP promises TDP will prevent interference with Muslim religious institutions in Andhra Pradesh despite the new national law, though he doesn’t specify exactly how this will be accomplished. Throughout the interview, Devarayalu also avoids directly criticising the BJP, limiting his scope to Andhra Pradesh issues. “We have a good democracy that is working. We have layers of checks and balances that are there….Nothing to worry about it.” Subscribe to Newslaundry: https://rzp.io/rzp/nlsm Join the #FightToBreathe: https://rzp.io/rzp/T4Ob0FCb Help us investigate the impunity of India's police: https://rzp.io/rzp/bmCYWOAYsoc Download the accessible Newslaundry app: https://www.newslaundry.com/download-app Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va61PEo0QeacOqU9vr2k Follow and engage with us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/newslaundry Twitter: https://twitter.com/newslaundry Instagram: https://instagram.com/newslaundry

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