Earlier, multiple MLAs, including from the ruling National Conference had demanded a discussion on the recently passed reforms to the Waqf Board. PDP had also moved a resolution urging the Central government to repeal the act, however that resolution was not voted on earlier today.
"There are many Waqf properties in Patna, but name any one hospital or orphanage under Waqf in Patna, is a big orphanage being made by Waqf? But only cases are being made there (Patna),. It is said the Waqf property is allah's but the benefits are being reaped by their relatives, this is "ga
"Waqf properties have been disputed here in Hyderabad for many years. Waqf properties are used by influential people and do not benefit poor." There is a constituency having four Muslim villages, 40-50 years ago, in the Boduppal area (in Hyderabad), the real estate land which was for busines
Karnataka Minister HK Patil highlighted the state's legislative achievements under CM Siddaramaiah's leadership. 91 Acts have been passed so far, including key reforms in the judiciary and protection for professionals. Some Acts are awaiting the President's assent.
"It is a big reform... The properties that are donated to Waqf are for the poor Muslims, widows, and children. However, the Waqf board has failed to open any university, hospital or college in the entire country, and none of the poor have benefitted from it but only a few people in positi
New Delhi [India], April 4: Mumbai witnessed an electrifying intellectual extravaganza as the Arya Samaj celebrated its 150th Foundation Day at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi, on March 29-30, 2025. Amidst a grand confluence of dharmic scholars and social reformers, the Yuva Manch talk sh
Further, the CM stated that the central government under the leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was continuously striving to strengthen good governance and judicial reforms.
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
Calling the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 "revolutionary," Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Thursday congratulated the central government for bringing the reformative change.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tejasvi Surya on Thursday said that the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was a long-pending reform, adding that this truly heralds a new dawn for India.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy termed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha "historic" and said that the Union Government continues to ensure reforms that uphold fairness and accountability.