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Waqf Amendment Bill News
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The central government is set to launch the UMEED portal on June 6, aimed at streamlining the registration of Waqf properties across the country.
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BJP launches Waqf Reform Awareness Campaign to counter opposition claims, promote Muslim welfare, and address protests over the Waqf Amendment Act.
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The PDP chief accused the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister of endorsing a “divisive agenda” by warmly welcoming Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to the region, just days after the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed in Parliament.
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The move, submitted under Rule 215(A) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, has stirred significant political debate, indicating deep dissatisfaction within the legislative setup.
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President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament a few days back.
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The Board has vowed to launch a nationwide campaign and protest in response to these amendments, which it claims undermine the rights and freedoms of Muslims in India.
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The All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board supported the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, urging transparency and women's rights.
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BJD asserted it is a secular regional outfit and maintains equal distance from the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc led by the Congress.
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The Waqf Bill will be required to be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent to become law.
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Earlier on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reacted to the clearance of the Bill in both Houses and called this a 'watershed moment'.
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The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the early hours of Friday following a lengthy and intense debate in the Upper House, which saw the contentious bill getting a nod by a majority of 128 votes against 95.
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The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf Bill during the early hours of Friday by a majority of 128 votes against 95.
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Following the approval of both houses of Parliament, the Waqf Amendment Bill will now be required to be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent to become law.
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In the Rajya Sabha, which currently has 236 members, the NDA holds 117 seats, falling just two short of the 119 needed for a majority.
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The BJD has seven members in the Rajya Sabha and is crucial to both the opposition bloc as well as the ruling NDA.
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The Waqf Bill was passed after all amendments moved by the opposition members were rejected by voice votes.
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The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is a weapon aimed at marginalising Muslims and usurping their personal laws and property rights, said Rahul Gandhi on X.
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Countering an opposition MP's remark that minorities won't accept the bill, Amit Shah asked was the member trying to threaten the government. The Home Minister said that the UMEED Bill is a law of the Indian government passed by the Parliament and is binding on all.
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