DMK To Approach SC On Waqf Bill As TN CM Stalin, His MLAs Wear Black Ribbon To Assembly

The DMK will approach the Supreme Court over the Waqf Amendment Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and DMK MLAs are registering their protest against the bill by wearing black ribbons to the Tamil Nadu Assembly.

What Stalin Said?

Speaking in the Assembly, CM Stalin said, "On March 27, we have passed a resolution unanimously, except the BJP, in the Tamil Nadu assembly to take back the Waqf board amendment bill, which is against the integrity of the Indian nation and for minorities."

He further added, "Most political parties in India have opposed the bill. It is severely condemnable that this bill was passed in parliament despite much opposition. 232 parliament members voted against it, and 288 members voted in favour of it. It's not a normal thing that, despite its passing, 232 is the highest number. Numbers ( Against )would have increased. This amendment is not just to be opposed but should be fully taken back is our view. That's what we have passed a resolution in the assembly."

Amid heated debate, the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025. While the INDIA bloc opposed the legislation, the ruling party and its allies backed it, saying it would bring transparency and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards.

"Despite the majority political parties' opposition, with the help of some alliance parties, passing the bill by early morning 2 AM is a blow against Indian Democracy and an act to disturb religious things," he said while addressing the assembly. Stalin added, "So considering this, today we wore black badges and came to assembly session. From DMK, we will approach the Supreme Court on this waqf amendment bill."

Bill Passed With 288 Votes

Announcing the division's result, Speaker Om Birla said, "Subject to correction, Ayes 288, Noes 232. The majority is in favour of the proposal,"

Meanwhile, Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi slammed the Centre, accusing the BJP government of trying to divert attention from the US reciprocal tariff announcement.

Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha will take up the Waqf Amendment Bill for discussion today around 1 pm.