The Waqf Amendment Bill, which aims to reform the management of Waqf properties in India, is set to be introduced during the February 2025 Budget Session. The bill has faced delays due to internal conflicts within the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which has struggled to review and finalize it.

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• Waqf Amendment Bill to be tabled in February 2025 during the Budget Session.
• The bill aims to reform the management and regulation of Waqf properties across India.
• The bill has been delayed due to ongoing conflicts within the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
• The JPC has faced disruptions, with physical altercations and heated debates between BJP and opposition members.
• BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has proposed extending the JPC’s term to submit the report during the Budget Session.
• A 500-page draft report has been prepared by JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal, but further deliberation is needed.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Waqf Act, accusing Congress of enacting it for vote bank politics.
• The Waqf Bill aims to address mismanagement and inefficiencies related to Waqf properties, often used for charitable and religious purposes.
• Key provisions of the bill include centralized oversight, enhanced transparency, protection of properties, and stronger legal frameworks.
• The Waqf Bill seeks to ensure better governance, combat corruption, and protect the proper use of Waqf assets.