Overview

• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reiterated that the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 aims to benefit poor Muslims and prevent the misuse of over 972,000 Waqf properties in India.
• Rijiju accused opposition parties, including Congress and Left factions, of spreading misinformation about the Act for political gain, while asserting that many in the Muslim community support the reforms.
• The minister criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for refusing to implement the Act, stating that such resistance violates federal law and contributes to unrest, including violence in Murshidabad.
• Rijiju clarified that verified Waqf properties will remain untouched, and only legally disputed properties will be examined under the new law.
• The government is compiling a list of individuals accused of looting Waqf properties and misleading the Muslim community, with plans to reveal their identities soon.