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.




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