Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the Waqf (Modification) Invoice 2025 within the Lok Sabha, sparking protests and sloganeering from the Opposition.
An eight-hour dialogue on the Invoice is scheduled, with the potential of an extension.
The Opposition accused the Centre of “bulldozing the laws,” claiming they weren’t given sufficient time to suggest amendments for the reason that Invoice was launched within the Home.
Earlier within the day, Rijiju described the introduction of the Invoice as a “historic second,” asserting that it goals to amend the Waqf Act of 1995 within the nationwide curiosity. He stated the amendments would profit your complete nation, significantly Muslims, ladies, and youngsters.
Talking to the media earlier than the parliamentary session, Rijiju acknowledged, “Immediately is a historic day because the Waqf Modification Invoice 2025 is offered within the Lok Sabha. This Invoice, launched within the nationwide curiosity, might be welcomed not solely by hundreds of thousands of Muslims however by your complete nation. Our authorities is dedicated to initiatives that serve the nation, significantly for the welfare of poor Muslims, ladies, and youngsters. These opposing it are doing so for political causes. I’ll current the remainder of my arguments within the Home.”
The Invoice seeks to handle challenges in managing Waqf properties in India by streamlining the Waqf Board’s features and making certain environment friendly administration.
The federal government had introduced the Invoice’s introduction on Tuesday, stating it will be tabled shortly after the Query Hour, adopted by an in depth debate anticipated to last as long as eight hours.
This Invoice builds on earlier efforts, together with the 2024 Waqf (Modification) Invoice and the Mussalman Waqf (Repeal) Invoice, each geared toward enhancing the functioning of the Waqf Board and addressing administration issues.
