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Government to Table Waqf Amendment BillLok Sabha on April 2

The contentious bill, proposing major reforms to Waqf governance, faces strong opposition from political parties and Muslim organizations while garnering support from key groups.

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Union minister Kiren Rijiu said the lies that are being spread about the bill are similar to the fear that was created among Muslims about the Citizenship Amendment Act. (PTI)
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. (HT file)

Overview

  • The Union government is set to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha on April 2, aiming for its passage before the Budget session concludes on April 4.
  • The bill proposes reforms including representation for Muslim women and non-Muslims on Waqf boards, digitization, and stricter governance mechanisms to address mismanagement and corruption.
  • Opposition parties and Muslim organizations have criticized the bill as unconstitutional and harmful to minority rights, with protests intensifying during Eid celebrations in Karnataka.
  • Support for the bill has come from groups like the Catholic Bishops Conference of India and the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council, citing the need for modernization and constitutional alignment.
  • Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has dismissed opposition claims as misinformation, comparing it to past controversies over the Citizenship Amendment Act, and urged constructive debate on the bill.