‘Upset’: Ex-MLA Mujahid Alam quits JD(U) over its assist to Waqf Act

Alam, additionally the JD(U) candidate within the Kishanganj Lok Sabha seat in 2024, stated he tried to persuade the celebration’s high brass to not assist the modification however failed.

“All of us have been very upset with the JD(U)’s stand on the Waqf Modification Act. This act is in opposition to Muslims and aimed toward buying Waqf properties,” he stated.

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“We tried to persuade high leaders of the celebration, however they supported the invoice. That’s the reason I, together with my supporters, determined to give up the celebration. Right now we resigned from the first membership of the celebration,” he added.

Senior JD(U) chief Neeraj Kumar stated he’s free to resolve to depart.

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The celebration gave so much to Alam. Now, he decides to depart the celebration. He’s free to make that call,” Kumar informed PTI.

Earlier, JD(U) chief Mohammad Kasim Ansari had resigned from all posts, expressing robust disappointment with the stand of the Nitish Kumar-led celebration on the Waqf Modification Act.