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.
"Everything introduced by the Modi government seems unconstitutional to the Opposition, it becomes a black day. Just like today there was a black day during CAA, Article 370, and even the whole Lok Sabha election was a black day for them," LJP chief Chirag Paswan told ANI at Parliament premi
Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill, using a Hindi proverb to criticize the party's past actions.
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".
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut lauded the Waqf Amendment Bill, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing legal loopholes. She emphasized that no institution or individual should be above the Constitution and highlighted the government's efforts to combat corruption and inefficiencies.
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.