The BJP-led government is slated to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to amend the Waqf Act, 1995. The bill seeks to "effectively address issues" related to the powers of the State Waqf Boards, registration and survey of waqf properties and removal of
The BJP-led government is slated to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to amend the Waqf Act, 1995. The bill seeks to "effectively address issues" related to the powers of the State Waqf Boards, registration and survey of waqf properties and removal of
According to top government sources, the Waqf amendment bill is likely to be presented after the passage of the Finance Bill, likely this week. Before drafting the amendments, the government consulted various Muslim intellectuals and organisations to ensure comprehensive reforms.
All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Council (AISSC) welcomed the central government's proposed amendments to the Waqf Board Act and appealed to everyone to "cooperate" with the government.
Reacting to the media reports that the central government is likely to bring a bill to curb the powers of the Waqf Board over assets, former Union Minister RK Singh on Monday said Waqf properties will be used in a better way.
Kiren Rijiju, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs on Monday stated that there have been persistent demands and appeals from poor and ordinary Muslim women to ensure Waqf property is managed more transparently, efficiently, and beneficially for the Muslim co
Calling for a great need for the amendments to the Waqf Board Act, BJP leaders on Monday welcomed the proposed amendments that are likely to restrict the power of the Waqf Board.
Amid the reports that the central government is likely to bring a bill to curb the powers of the Waqf Board over assets, CPI General Secretary D Raja alleged the BJP of snatching the properties of Waqf board and said that the constitution is being tampered with in all possible ways by BJP-RS
The Waqf Board amendment bill is likely to be introduced first in Rajya Sabha which could restrict the power of the Waqf Board said top government sources.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that Bhartiya Janata Party wants to "snatch the rights of Muslim Brothers" after reports of centre plans to amend the Waqf board erupted.