Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha: ‘Parliament was claimed to be Waqf property,’ says Kiren Rijiju

“In case we don’t bring this bill, Parliament building, airport…were being claimed as waqf properties,” said Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to the opposition in Lok Sabha.

“You tried to mislead people on issues which are not part of Waqf Bill,” he added.

Rijiju earlier told the media that the bill serves the country’s best interests. “Today is a historic day as the Waqf Amendment Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha. This bill is in the interest of the country, and it will have the support of not just crores of Muslims but the entire nation. Those opposing it are doing so for political reasons,” he stated.

The Amendment Bill aims to enhance the administration and management of waqf properties in India. It seeks to address the limitations of the previous Act and improve the efficiency of Waqf boards through reforms like renaming the Act, updating waqf definitions, streamlining the registration process, and incorporating technology to better manage waqf records.

The Waqf Act of 1995, which was established to regulate waqf properties, has faced longstanding criticism for issues such as mismanagement, corruption, and encroachments.

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