🚨 Waqf Bill 2025 Shocker! 🚨 Why Muslims Are Furious & Protesting Across India 💥🕌
- MediaFx
- Apr 3
- 2 min read
The recent passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha has ignited significant controversy and opposition from the Muslim community and various political parties. The bill introduces several amendments to the existing Waqf Act, 1995, which governs the administration of Waqf properties—assets dedicated to religious or charitable purposes in Islam.
Key Amendments Proposed:
Inclusion of Non-Muslims in Waqf Boards: The bill proposes the inclusion of non-Muslim members in the Central Waqf Council and state Waqf boards. The government asserts that this move aims to promote diversity and enhance transparency in the management of Waqf properties.
Government Authority in Property Validation: The amendments grant the government increased authority to validate and determine the ownership of Waqf properties, especially in cases of disputes. This change is intended to address issues of corruption and mismanagement within Waqf institutions.
Time-Bound Registration of Properties: The bill sets a six-month deadline for the Waqf Board to register any property. Failure to do so within this period would prevent the Board from approaching the court regarding that property. This measure aims to streamline property management but has raised concerns about potential loss of claims over unregistered properties.
Reasons for Opposition:
Threat to Autonomy: Critics argue that including non-Muslims in Waqf boards undermines the autonomy of these religious institutions and interferes with the management of assets meant specifically for the Muslim community.
Risk of Property Seizure: There is apprehension that increased government oversight could lead to the confiscation of historic mosques and other Waqf properties, especially those lacking formal documentation due to their antiquity.
Potential Marginalization: The Muslim community fears that these amendments are part of a broader pattern of policies that may marginalize them and infringe upon their religious rights.
Parliamentary Proceedings:
The bill was passed in the Lok Sabha with 288 votes in favor and 232 against, following an 11-hour debate. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) defended the bill as a measure to benefit minorities by promoting transparency. In contrast, opposition parties labeled it "anti-Muslim" and unconstitutional.
Next Steps:
The bill is set to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha for further debate. If passed, it will require the President's assent to become law. The opposition, along with various Muslim organizations, has vowed to continue protesting against the bill, citing concerns over its implications for minority rights and secularism in India.
The ongoing discourse surrounding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill underscores the delicate balance between governmental oversight and the preservation of minority rights in India's diverse socio-political landscape.
