Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday said that Waqf (Amendment) Bill will benefit the poor from the Muslim community, alleging that some "mafia-type" people were taking advantage of waqf properties.
Union Minister and National President of Lok Janshakti Party Chirag Paswan slammed the Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress and alleged that the opposition was setting false narratives and instigating fear in the people after Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in Lok Sabha.
Chairperson of Delhi State Haj Committee Kausar Jahan on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a historic day and a positive step for the welfare of the Muslim community.
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
Earlier today, Uddhav Thackeray slammed the "all show, no substance" Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government. He said that his party opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and also the hypocrisy of the BJP and its "plans to give lands to businessmen friends".
In his speech in Lok Sabha, Tenneti emphasised the TDP's constructive role since the bill's introduction, stating, "The TDP advocated for the establishment of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for deeper deliberations with all sections."
"Yesterday, the parties that use to talk about Muslim reservations and talk about bringing Muslims to the mainstream - the same parties betrayed Muslims and supported the bill... They are exposed now... We will go to the court and will be on the road to protest..." he said.
The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after a marathon and heated debate. During this debate, members of the INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation, while the BJP and its allies strongly supported it, saying it would bring transparency and enhance the efficiency of Waqf b
BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma on Thursday called the passage of the Waqf bill in the Lok Sabha a 'historic day.' He also said that this will bring a new era for especially for Muslim brothers
"If this bill is passed in Rajya Sabha, we will challenge it in court. We are confident that we will get justice and relief in this matter based on constitutional facts," Maulana Mahali told ANI.