Understand What is Waqf and how Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to reform waqf management by enhancing transparency, streamlining governance, and addressing longstanding disputes over waqf properties.
Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Nirmala Sitharaman welcomed a Kerala Bishop’s support for amending the Waqf Act, calling certain provisions “unjust.” Rijiju stated that the act is not against any community and accused critics of spreading propaganda to mislead people. The debate over the amendments has sparked political and religious discussions. The issue highlights broader concerns about property rights and religious governance in India.
The Centre called a meeting of all MPs today to discuss the Waqf Bill ahead of its introduction in Parliament. The government aims to clarify the bill’s provisions amid rising opposition. Officials seek to address concerns and ensure transparency. The discussion comes as debates over the bill gain momentum.
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Approximately 30 retired judges, including those from the Supreme Court, met under VHP’s legal cell to discuss temple disputes, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, and religious conversions. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal attended, emphasizing its significance. This marks VHP’s first attempt at aligning judicial perspectives with their own, aiming to further their legal agendas.
Today, On 8th August, Supreme Court lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde support the well-researched Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, which aims to reform the Waqf Board structure, enhance representation for Muslim women, and streamline case resolution. Despite this, the bill faces criticism and opposition, with concerns raised about its potential implications.