Waqf Bill Panel Seeks Extension for Report Submission

The Joint Parliamentary Committee Waqf Amendment Bill has requested more time to address unresolved stakeholder concerns and disputes.

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill has sought an extension until the end of the Budget Session in 2025 to complete its report.
Opposition members and some BJP MPs have criticized the JPC's handling of the process, citing incomplete consultations with key stakeholders, including state governments and Waqf boards.
The proposed amendments aim to modernize Waqf board governance, ensure transparency, and include mandatory representation of women, but have faced resistance from opposition parties and some BJP allies.
Controversy over the JPC's proceedings includes allegations of bias, unilateral decisions, and rushed timelines by its chairman, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal.
The Waqf Amendment Bill, introduced in August, has sparked debates over its potential impact on the Muslim community and disputes over government and Waqf property claims.