Waqf Amendment Bill Set for Debate in Lok Sabha Today

The contentious bill, which proposes major reforms to Waqf property management, faces united opposition from the INDIA bloc while the BJP expresses confidence in its passage.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will be discussed in the Lok Sabha today, with eight hours allocated for debate, extendable if required.
Both BJP and Congress have issued whips to ensure full attendance of their MPs during the discussion and voting on the bill.
The bill proposes digitization, central oversight, and inclusion of Muslim women and non-Muslims in Waqf boards, but controversial provisions on property status have drawn criticism.
Opposition parties, under the INDIA bloc, have united to oppose the bill, calling it unconstitutional and harmful to minority rights.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has threatened nationwide protests and legal action if the bill is passed.