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People take part in a protest by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on March 17, 2025.

Waqf Amendment Bill controversy: All you need to know

Published : Apr 01, 2025 21:24 IST

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Propriety, not just property: The Waqf debate

Since the impacts of the amendments will go far beyond legal changes, the government must balance reforms with the rights of the Muslim community.

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Right move, wrong motive? Waqf Bill promises better management but delivers state control

The changes would remove key protections for waqf properties, centralising control under government officials rather than community representatives.

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Waqf amendments challenge the essence of Islamic endowments, risking constitutional conflicts

Introducing restrictions on who can create a waqf and altering its perpetual nature, the changes threaten to infringe upon religious freedoms.

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Who really benefits from the Waqf Amendment Bill?

While some provisions attempt to address corruption and mismanagement, the Bill contradicts BJP government’s stated “one nation, one law” principle.

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Editor’s Note: Putting Muslims in their place?

Behind the façade of Waqf reforms lies a sinister and systematic campaign to further marginalise the country’s largest minority.

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They’ve brought it with vengeance: K. Rahman Khan on Waqf Amendment Bill

The Congress leader accuses the Modi government of targeting Muslim waqf properties, alleging the new amendments aim to curtail community rights.

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NDA partners under pressure amid Waqf Bill controversy and namaz row

The coming days will test the ability of these parties to balance their regional political interests while negotiating the BJP’s hard line agenda.

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Waqf Bill: Opposition prepares for Supreme Court battle

After the JPC rejected all their suggestions, Muslim religious bodies and opposition parties may now challenge the Waqf Bill in the apex court.

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BJP’s agenda is to defame Muslims: Syed Naseer Hussain

MP and member of the JPC says the BJP wants to desecularise India.

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Parliament to face a major showdown over the Waqf Amendment Bill

As the Budget session begins on January 31, a direct confrontation between the ruling NDA and the Opposition over the Bill seems inevitable.

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Why the proposed amendments to the law governing Waqf properties have triggered a fierce debate

Muslim leaders say the changes erode community autonomy. Experts believe they might inflame religious tensions and impact inter-community relations.

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