There has been a growing discontent in Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) over the party’s support of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Parliament.
While the Waqf Bill has been cleared in Lok Sabha and is being debated in Rajya Sabha, several party leaders have expressed dissatisfaction among the Muslim leaders, sources have said.
In a significant political development on Thursday, senior JD(U) leader Mohammad Qasim has resigned from the party in protest over the party’s support for Waqf Bill.
Meanwhile, JDU MLC Ghulam Gaus and the party’s national general secretary Ghulam Rasool Baliyavi have also expressed their displeasure over the issue.
Sources have said that there is a growing discontent among Muslim leaders in the JD(U) and more resignations could follow.
They added that Baliyavi is considering an exit amid increasing pressure from Muslim organisations and community groups.
Mohammad Qasim’s Resignation Letter
Qasim, who has served as the district spokesperson in East Champaran, tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
He cited the party’s support for the controversial bill as the primary reason for his departure. He also sent copies of his resignation letter to state JDU chief Umesh Kushwaha and district president Manju Devi.
In his letter to Nitish Kumar, Qasim said, “Millions of Indian Muslims, including myself, believed in your commitment to secular ideals. However, that trust has now been shattered.”
He also criticised JDU parliamentary leader Lalan Singh’s statement in favour of the bill, calling it deeply distressing.
“The Wakf Bill goes against the interests of Indian Muslims. Under no circumstances can we accept it. This legislation violates several fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution and seeks to humiliate and marginalise Muslims. It is also discriminatory towards Pasmanda Muslims, a reality neither you nor your party seem to acknowledge. I regret having dedicated several years of my life to this party,” Qasim said, before announcing his resignation from both primary membership and all party responsibilities.
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