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**The Status of Wakf in Israel, OIC Countries, and India: Challenges and Strategic Actions for Muslims in Light of the Wakf Amendment Bill 2024** – By Ahmed Sohail Siddiqui **Understanding the Wakf Institution** Wakf (plural: Awqaf) is an Islamic endowment where properties or assets are dedicated for religious or charitable purposes. The concept is rooted […]

* Impact of Leadership Changes in Pakistan, India, and the U.S. on Democracies of Former Colonies* **By Ahmed Sohail Siddiqui** Introduction The political landscapes of Pakistan, India, and the United States are at a critical juncture, with potential leadership changes looming in each. In Pakistan, there is a growing sentiment for the return of Imran

**Title: Exposing the BJP Government’s Claim on Delhi Wakf Board Properties: A Call for Direct Action** The recent claim by the BJP-led central government on 123 properties belonging to the Delhi Wakf Board has sparked widespread alarm among Indian Muslims and defenders of minority rights. Coupled with the impending threat of the Wakf Amendment Bill

Title: *The Hypocrisy of RSS Leaders on Curzon Road Mosque and the Ilyasi Connection* – By Ahmed Sohail Siddiqui In recent years, India’s political landscape has seen numerous controversies related to religious organizations and their ties to political entities. A notable example is the Curzon Road mosque in New Delhi, and the involvement of RSS

**Modi’s Rise: Threat to the RSS’s Influence?** By Ahmed Sohail Siddiqui As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity grows, both within India and the Muslim world, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) increasingly sees his approach as a threat to its own ideological relevance. Modi’s appeal, especially among Hindus and segments of Indian and Pakistani Muslims, has

**Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s Vote Bank Strategy and Its Ramifications** – By Ahmed Sohail Siddiqui In a recent display of identity-driven politics, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has openly accused the BJP, the RSS, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of targeting minorities. Her remarks continue the Congress party’s legacy of what critics have often labeled “vote bank

**The BJP’s Calculated Strategy in Wayanad: A Tactical Retreat or A Strategic Move?** – By Ahmed Sohail Siddiqui The political landscape in Wayanad, Kerala, has captured significant attention this election season. Wayanad, represented by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra under the INDIA alliance, has not yet seen a campaign visit by top Bharatiya Janata Party

To: Shri Indresh Kumar Subject: Concerning Remarks on Wakf Boards and Muslim Representation Dear Shri Indresh Kumar, I am compelled to address recent comments attributed to you regarding Wakf Boards, which were published in *The Indian Express* and other media outlets. Your assertions about Wakf Boards being “mafias” purportedly reflect Muslim sentiment. However, these remarks

**Urdu Press/Muslim Press: A Dead Press in India & Pakistan – Why?** **Part 2** *By Ahmed Sohail Siddiqui* In the ongoing discourse on the Urdu press and Muslim culture in India and Pakistan, the decline of Urdu and the erosion of Muslim institutions have deep roots. Part 1 explored the gradual suffocation of this once-vibrant

**Urdu Press/Muslim Press: A Dead Press in India & Pakistan – Why?** By Ahmed Sohail Siddiqui The once-vibrant Urdu press, which played a significant role in shaping the intellectual, cultural, and political landscape of South Asia, is now facing a steep decline in both India and Pakistan. Known for its crucial contributions to the freedom