PM Modi calls Parliament’s authorization of Waqf expense as a ‘watershed minute’–

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the flow of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 as a “watershed moment” that will certainly bring socio-economic justice and openness while equipping marginalised neighborhoods.

“The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a major step towards transparency and inclusive growth. This will particularly benefit those who have long been denied voice and opportunity,” PM Modi published on X.

Expressing appreciation to all MPs that added to forming the costs, he stressed the relevance of discussion and discussion in the legal procedure.

“Thanks to all Members of Parliament who participated in discussions and shared their perspectives. Special appreciation also to those who sent valuable inputs to the Parliamentary committee. Once again, the significance of extensive debate has been reaffirmed,” he included.

The Prime Minister mentioned that the modifications would certainly shield individuals’s legal rights, dealing with the enduring absence of openness and liability in the Waqf system, which had actually influenced Muslim ladies and Pasmanda Muslims.

“For decades, the Waqf system lacked transparency and accountability, harming the interests of poor Muslims, particularly women and Pasmanda Muslims. These new laws will improve transparency and safeguard rights,” he stated.

He likewise declared the federal government’s dedication to social justice and self-respect for every single resident.

“We are entering an era where the framework will be more modern and sensitive to social justice. Our priority remains ensuring dignity for all citizens, building a stronger, more inclusive, and compassionate India,” Modi included.

Opposition objection

Congress and various other resistance celebrations criticised the expense, with Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge implicating the federal government of taking a “negative stand.”

“It is their interpretation. We presented our views, but they are pushing their own agenda,” Kharge informed press reporters.

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan called the expense “unfortunate,” affirming that the modifications target a specific neighborhood.

“This bill is not in the best interests of the nation or the Constitution. It is not about helping people but about targeting a community,” Ranjan stated.

The expense’s flow

The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was come on Parliament very early Friday early morning after a warmed discussion.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar revealed the ballot matter: Ayes – 128, Noes – 95, Absent – 0, proclaiming the expense passed. The House rested past twelve o’clock at night to finish the procedure.

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju protected the expense, specifying that resistance celebrations were deceptive individuals.

“This bill will benefit crores of people from the Muslim community,” Rijiju stated while reacting to a 12-hour discussion inRajya Sabha He likewise revealed that the expense would certainly be relabelled UMEED (Unified Waqf Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development) Bill.

The Lok Sabha had actually passed the expense past twelve o’clock at night on Wednesday after including referrals from the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which assessed the regulation presented last August.

The expense looks for to change the 1995 Waqf Act to boost the management and administration of Waqf residential or commercial properties. It intends to get rid of previous imperfections, improve Waqf board performance, improve the enrollment procedure, and incorporate modern technology for much better administration.