The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha after a 12-hour debate and a midnight vote. The bill, which proposes major changes in the management of Waqf properties, has sparked a fierce debate between the ruling BJP-led government and opposition parties, with accusations of interference in Muslim religious affairs.

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• The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed after a 12-hour debate and a midnight vote in the Lok Sabha.
• Government claims the bill aims to ensure transparency and protect Waqf property from misuse.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah denied accusations of government interference in religious affairs.
• Shah emphasized that the bill does not interfere in Muslim religious practices but aims to manage properties effectively.
• Opposition parties, including Congress, claim the bill marginalizes Muslims and undermines their property rights.
• The bill allows non-Muslims and women to be part of Waqf Boards, with provisions for gender and community representation.
• Shah accused the opposition of using minority appeasement tactics and creating fear among Muslims for political gains.
• BJP leaders argue the Waqf system has been misused and has become a hub of corruption.
• The bill seeks to protect land and assets, ensuring that properties cannot be declared as Waqf without ownership proof.
• Critics, including Rahul Gandhi, argue the bill violates the Constitution and attacks the secular fabric of India.