Lok Sabha Today (April 3) passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after a heated 12-hour debate. The Bill brings major changes to how Muslim religious properties are managed, sparking strong reactions across parties.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 scraps Draconian Section 40, ending the Waqf Board’s unchecked power to declare any land as Waqf property. Now, only District Collectors can decide, and High Court appeals are allowed.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Today (April 2) confirmed that the Waqf Board will now include women and non-Muslim experts for better inclusivity. He assured that no land or rights of Muslims will be taken away under the new bill.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Today (April 2) introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, dismissing fears of land seizure. He assured Parliament the bill aims to improve Waqf property management, not target any community.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Today (April 2) introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, praising public input and warning of serious consequences without the changes. His statement about the Parliament building triggered loud protests in the House.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 is up for debate in the Lok Sabha Today (April 2), triggering a major clash between the Centre and Opposition. Tensions rise over its impact on minority rights and Waqf properties.
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.
