Parliament Today (April 4) early morning passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aiming to reform Waqf property management and uplift poor Muslims, especially women. The bill sparked intense debate but was cleared with majority support in both Houses.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Today (April 3) tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha, following its passage in the Lok Sabha after a 12-hour debate. The bill proposes reforms to enhance the administration of Waqf properties, aiming to address existing complexities and promote transparency.
The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 aims to revise the Waqf Act of 1995, governing waqf properties in India. Key changes include tighter regulations on declaring waqf, revising management structures, and allowing appeals on tribunal decisions. The Bill will be presented in the Lok Sabha on April 2, 2025, after Joint Parliamentary Committee review.
