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Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Passed by Rajya Sabha After Intense Debate

The bill, aimed at reforming Waqf property management, now awaits presidential assent as opposition leaders and Muslim organizations prepare legal challenges.

Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha alleged that the content and intent of the waqf bill put a question mark on the government, as he suggested that the bill should be sent to a select committee of Parliament once again.
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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Waqf Bill debate in Parliament on Wednesday.
Shiv Sena (UBT) party chief Uddhav Thackeray made this remarks at a press conference in Mumbai hours after the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha.

Overview

  • The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on April 3 with 128 votes in favor and 95 against, a day after its approval in the Lok Sabha.
  • The bill introduces changes such as requiring proof of ownership for Waqf property claims and including non-Muslim members in Waqf boards for administrative purposes.
  • The government defends the bill as a measure to improve transparency and address corruption, emphasizing its benefits for marginalized Muslims.
  • Opposition parties and Muslim organizations argue the bill undermines constitutional protections, minority rights, and the autonomy of Waqf boards, with plans to challenge it in court.
  • The legislation has intensified political polarization, with critics accusing the BJP of using it to regain voter support after setbacks in the 2024 elections.