Waqf Board reforms

How Much Land And Property Does The Waqf Board Manage? An In-Depth Analysis

The Waqf Amendment Bill is being tabled in the ongoing Budget session of Parliament today. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issue whips to ensure their MPs' presence in the House. The bill will be presented after the Question Hour for consideration and passing, followed by an 8-hour...

Gaurav Gogoi To Lead Congress’ Argument On Waqf Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha

Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, will open the party’s argument during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bill, tabled by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday, has sparked fierce opposition, particularly from the Congress party. The opposition has been vocal in...

Lok Sabha Takes Up Waqf (Amendment) Bill for Consideration

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill has been taken up for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha today. The bill, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, seeks to address the challenges in regulating and managing Waqf properties in India. It focuses on improving administration, enhancing efficiency, and incorporating...

Jana Sena Party Backs Waqf Amendment Bill, Pawan Kalyan Directs MPs to Support It

The Jana Sena Party has officially pledged its full support to the Waqf Amendment Bill, which was presented in the Lok Sabha by the central government. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party Chief Pawan Kalyan has instructed the party’s Members of Parliament (MPs) to participate actively in...

Parliament To Consider Waqf Amendment Bill, Kiren Rijiju Set To Lead The Move

As Parliament convenes today, key discussions and bill presentations are on the agenda. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will move the Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025 for consideration. This bill aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995 to address issues in regulating and managing Waqf properties in India....

Why Is Shiromani Akali Dal Opposing The Waqf Amendment Bill? Key Reasons Explained

Siromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday passed a resolution against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill during a Parliamentary Board meeting. Party's leader Daljit S Cheema reiterated the party's stance to stand with Muslims, saying "Minorities are an important part of India," and no law should be passed without consensus from the...