Breaking: Waqf Amendment Bill Clears Rajya Sabha: A Step Towards Reform or Controversy? | ABP NEWS

The Waqf Amendment Bill has successfully passed in the Rajya Sabha with 188 votes in favor and 95 against. After passing the Lok Sabha, the bill was presented in the Rajya Sabha following a marathon 12-hour debate. The bill aims to reform the management of Waqf properties, ensuring that they are used for the welfare of marginalized Muslim communities, particularly for education, health, and overall community development. While the ruling government defended the bill, arguing it would benefit Muslims, particularly the underprivileged, the opposition criticized it for undermining the rights of the Muslim community. The opposition called the bill a tool for exploiting Waqf properties, accusing the government of targeting the Muslim community’s rights. The government responded by clarifying that the bill is intended to ensure better use of Waqf properties for the welfare of Muslims and to eliminate corruption and mismanagement by land mafias. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leaders strongly supported the bill, claiming it would uplift marginalized Muslims. Modi also emphasized that the reform aims to improve the management of Waqf properties, ensuring their proper use for the community's welfare. While some critics raised concerns about political motivations, the government asserted its commitment to the Muslim community’s welfare, pointing out that the bill would facilitate much-needed social and economic justice.

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