Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 Passes Parliament, Awaits Presidential Assent

The bill introduces significant changes to Waqf property governance, sparking legal and political challenges over minority rights and constitutional concerns.

• The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 128 votes in favor and 95 against, following its approval in the Lok Sabha with 288 votes in favor and 232 against.
• The bill mandates the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf boards, requires proof of ownership for Waqf property claims, and shifts dispute resolution to senior government officials instead of Waqf tribunals.
• The government defends the bill as a measure to improve transparency and prevent misuse of Waqf properties, asserting it will benefit marginalized Muslims.
• Opposition parties and Muslim organizations argue the bill violates constitutional protections for minority rights and religious autonomy, with plans to challenge it in court.
• The contentious legislation has drawn parallels to previous mass movements, with critics viewing it as a political strategy by the BJP to regain voter support after electoral setbacks in 2024.

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