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"Transparency is good for Muslims": J-K JD(U) president on Waqf Amendment
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The bill introduces reforms such as strengthening Waqf tribunals, setting fixed tenures for board members, and reducing mandatory contributions from Waqf institutions to boards from 7 per cent to 5 per cent. It also mandates audits for institutions earning over Rs one lakh and establishes a
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"Violation of right to religion" J-K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather o
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Meanwhile, Rijiju on Thursday moved a motion for consideration of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2025 and the Musalmaan Wakf (Repeal) Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
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"All show, no substance": Uddhav Thackeray opposes Waqf Amendment Bill
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Standing firm on the opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill, which passed in Lok Sabha yesterday, Thackeray acknowledged that a few rectifications were "good". However, he added, the BJP was all show and no substance since they repealed Article 370 and didn't manage to get Kashmiri Pandits
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Kiren Rijiju moves motion for consideration of Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Ra
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
While addressing the upper house, Rijiju cited the Sachar committee report, which recommended that the central Waqf council and state Waqf board be broadened to make them inclusive. He apprised about the number of Waqf properties, saying that the Sachar committee estimated the earnings fr
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"Victory of Indian democracy": Syed Naseruddin Chishty after Waqf Amendmen
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"This is the victory of India's democracy and the bill was brought in a very democratic manner and the bill has been passed after holding discussions. I congratulate PM Modi, Amit Shah and Kiren Rijiju on this. PM Modi has always talked about 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas'... Thi
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"Historic": Union Minister Pralhad Joshi after Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amend
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday termed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 "historic" and said that the Bill will ensure justice.
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"Bypassing Constitution": Pappu Yadav attacks central govt over Waqf Amend
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav on Thursday attacked the central government over the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and said that the people will give a befitting reply.
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"Opposed and spoke against...": TMC leader Saugata Roy on Waqf Amendment B
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy on Thursday said that the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was expected to be passed as the ruling government have more MPs.
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Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill after marathon, heated debate
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 on Thursday after a marathon and heated debate during which members of INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation while BJP and its allies in strongly supported it, saying it will bring transparency and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boar
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"Unconstitutional act...": JPC chief Jagadambika Pal slams Asasuddin Owais
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairman on Waqf Amendment Bill and BJP MP Jagadambika Pal on Wednesday slammed AIMIM chief Asasuddin Owaisi for tearing the Bill copy and called the latter's act "unconstitutional".
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Voting underway on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The voting is underway for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha as debates conclude on the Bill.
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"They are just not prepared to accept truth..." Rijiju slams opposition pa
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Slamming the opposition parties for terming Waqf Amendment Bill as "unconstitutional", Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the law relating to Waqf property has been in existence for decades and has not been struck down by courts and such words should not be used ligh
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