• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.
Apni Party, led by Altaf Bukhari, unanimously resolves to approach the Supreme Court against the controversial Waqf Act amendments,

Apni Party to Challenge Amended Waqf Act in Supreme Court, Urges Nationwide Support for Minority Religious Rights

Published on April 7, 2025

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Srinagar | April 7, 2025 (RNA): In a strong move against the recently amended Waqf Act, the Apni Party, under the leadership of Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, has decided to challenge the law in the Supreme Court, citing threats to Muslim minority rights and religious freedom in India.

The decision was made during an extraordinary party meeting, where top Apni Party leaders unanimously passed a resolution urging the Government of India and citizens across the country to support the repeal of the controversial law. The party expressed deep concern over the implications of the Waqf Bill, stating that it undermines the spiritual and administrative autonomy of Waqf institutions.

Resolution Excerpt:
“Any reform concerning Waqf institutions must respect their spiritual sanctity, historical purpose, and the fundamental principles of religious freedom. The Apni Party calls for peaceful, democratic resistance and commits to moving the Supreme Court to challenge the amendments.”

During the meeting, Altaf Bukhari strongly condemned the amendments, saying:

“This law threatens the existence and autonomy of Waqf properties, which have historically uplifted the underprivileged and preserved our Islamic heritage. This is not just a Muslim issue—it’s a constitutional matter that concerns every justice-loving Indian.”

He emphasized that the party’s stand is not against the nation, but against injustice, calling upon all Indians—regardless of religion—to stand in solidarity.

“Whether in courtrooms, on the streets, or in Parliament, we will raise our voice. Our faith is in the Constitution, in dialogue, and in India’s democratic spirit,” he added.

Leaders Present at the Meeting:

  • Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari – President, Apni Party

  • Ghulam Hassan Mir, Mohammad Dilawar Mir, Rafi Ahmad Mir, Mohammad Ashraf Mir,

  • Javaid Mustafa Mir, Abdul Majeed Padder, Yawar Dilawar Mir,

  • Hilal Ahmad Shah, Farooq Andrabi, Muntazir Mohiuddin, Dilshad Shaheen,

  • Aftab Malik, Imtiyaz Parray, Raja Manzoor, Mohammad Shafi Mir,

  • Shafat Kazmi, Advocate Gowhar, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Dr. Samiullah, and others.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.