Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 Passed In Parliament Highlights: The Waqf Amendment Bill was passed by the Parliament after a nod from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X on Friday morning and said that the passage of the Bill is a “watershed moment” and will “particularly help those who have long remained on the margins, thus being denied both voice and opportunity”. He thanked the MPs for being vocal with their perspectives and their support and effort in pushing the Bill. He also extended a special thanks to the people who sent their inputs to the Parliamentary committee.
What is Waqf Amendment Bill 2025?
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, as per the government, aims to improve the management of Waqf properties while also protecting heritage sites and individual property rights. There have been many disputes in different states over who owns Waqf properties, which has led to several legal issues in the communities. As of September 2024, Waqf Boards in 25 states and union territories have listed 5,973 government properties as Waqf properties.
Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 Benefits
Waqf plays an important role in supporting religious, charitable, and social welfare activities, especially for the poor. However, the government claims that its impact has often been limited due to poor management, illegal occupation, and a lack of transparency. With the Bill, there will be more transparency and accountability as there will be a centralised digital portal.
The Bill also aims to improve the economic and social status of Muslim women, especially widows and divorced women, by encouraging self-help groups (SHGs) and financial independence programs.
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Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Muslim outfits protest against Waqf Amendment Bill in Kolkata
Thousands of people from the Muslim community were spotted gathering on the streets of Kolkata on Friday afternoon to demand immediate withdrawal of the Bill. Several minority organisations reportedly joined the protests as the demonstrations caused traffic disruption in the Park Circus area.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi moves Supreme Court
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi moves Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 passed by the Parliament.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Congress MP moves Supreme Court challenging validity of Bill
Congress MP Mohammad Jawed on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging the validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, claiming it violated Constitutional provisions.
The plea alleged the bill imposed "arbitrary restrictions" on Waqf properties and their management, undermining the religious autonomy of the Muslim community.
The plea, filed through advocate Anas Tanwir, said the bill discriminated against the Muslim community by "imposing restrictions that are not present in the governance of other religious endowments".
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Spate of resignations 'linked' to JD(U) continue
The controversy over support to the Waqf Bill continued to cast its shadow on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) on Friday, with at least one more person claiming allegiance to the party coming out with his "resignation" in protest against the stand.
However, JD(U) national spokesman Rajiv Ranjan Prasad maintained that the reported resignations were "bogus" as the signatories "never held any post in the organisation", and asserted "the party rank and file stands rock solid behind the NDA's step that will benefit crores of poor Muslims".
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Congress vows to 'approach court, go public'
"Today, it is the turn of the Muslim community; then it will be the turn of the Hindu community, Dalits, and Backward Classes. This government wants to give all the land to its friends. We will approach the court and also go to the public," the Congress MP told ANI.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti says 'to bulldoze it and...'
"This should not happen. This is an institution of minorities and Muslims, and to bulldoze it like this and pass it in the Parliament, I believe, amounts to robbery, which is very wrong and should not happen," she told ANI.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Muslim organisations lead protest in Ahmedabad | Video
#watch | Ahmedabad: Various Muslim organisations hold protests against the Waqf Amendment Bill. pic.twitter.com/viavsuqf3D
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Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says Congress 'working to provoke people'
"I believe that Congress made certain amendments in the Waqf for its political gain, which caused harm to both society and the Waqf... Congress is working to provoke people. With this (Waqf Amendment Bill), Waqf land will stay secured... Congress has always played vote bank politics," he alleged.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Hundreds protest in Kolkata, demand immediate withdrawal
Members of the minority community staged a protest at Park Circus Crossing in Kolkata on Friday, demanding immediate withdrawal of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Bill, which was passed by Parliament earlier on Friday, received approval from the Rajya Sabha after a lengthy 13-hour debate.
Hundreds of Muslims took to the streets in the metropolis to express their opposition to the contentious legislation, with several minority organisations joining the protests.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Congress predicts Bill will soon be 'legally challenged'
Congress leader Pramod Tiwari insisted that the Waqf Amendment Bill would be "legally challenged" in the coming days. He also reiterated Opposition claims that the Amendment was "unconstitutional".
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Opposition MPs boycott tea organised by LS Speaker
Congress Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore said that all opposition leaders have decided to boycott the customary tea organised by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
"Again in Lok Sabha, all the opposition leaders boycotted the tea by Hon Speaker. Hope neutrality comes back in the session," he wrote on X.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025.
Taking to social media platform X, Dhami expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the legislation forward. ‘’Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill marks a crucial step toward safeguarding the rights of the underprivileged within the Muslim community, particularly women and children, he mentioned.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Om Birla takes a dig at Sonia Gandhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday criticised former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for her comments about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill getting "bulldozed through." He said that when a senior member questions the fairness of the House's proceedings, it is "unfortunate" and goes against the dignity of parliamentary democracy. However, Birla did not mention Gandhi by name.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Giriraj Singh comments on Opposition's crticism
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday commented on Opposition's criticism of Waqf Amendment Bill passing in the Parliament. He pointed out that the same people who misled the Muslim community about the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) were now spreading similar concerns about the Waqf Bill. Singh explained that just as no one lost their citizenship under the CAA, the Muslim community would also benefit from the Waqf Bill.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: 'They cornered minorities and made them into a vote bank,' says BJP MP Shashank Mani
BJP MP Shashank Mani criticised the Opposition on Friday for being against the passing of Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament. He said the time for these parties to treat minorities as just a vote bank for political gains, has passed. Mani's comments came after CPI(M) MP Rahim called the passing of the Waqf Bill a "black day" for secular India, claiming it went against the "spirit of secularism."
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 1 pm
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned until 1 pm after members from the treasury benches raised the issue of the Supreme Court ruling against the appointment of teachers and other staff in West Bengal. The proceedings were suspended twice before lunch as treasury bench members chanted slogans against the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Waqf intended for greater good, says Suresh Gopi
Union Minister Suresh Gopi stated on Friday said that the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill would benefit the residents of Munambam, who have been protesting over the Waqf Board's claims on their properties and seeking revenue rights. In a statement to reporters, Gopi, who serves as the Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, reiterated that the bill would provide advantages to the people of Munambam.
He mentioned that while Waqf is intended for the greater good, certain harmful practices within it needed to be addressed, though he did not provide specific details.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: BJP MP Damodar Agarwal says Bill ensures Waqf institutions are accountable
BJP Lok Sabha MP Damodar Agarwal expressed strong support for the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that the true significance of the legislation will be seen over time. In an interview with ANI on Friday, Agarwal said that the people had been eagerly waiting for the bill to be passed. He pointed out that the bill ensures Waqf institutions, like any other institution, are not above the law and are accountable to the court's jurisdiction.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: All India Muslim Jamaat shows support for Waqf Amendment Bill
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, the National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, showed his support for the Waqf Bill on Friday and also gave reassurance to the Muslim community regarding the Bill. He conveyed that the Bill does not threaten their properties, as there's an existing fear over this. He also clarified that the bill is designed to grant rights, not take them away.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Amit Shah calls Bill's passage ending 'years of injustice'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Parliament's approval of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 marks the end of years of injustice and corruption, leading to a new era of justice and equality. His remarks came after the Rajya Sabha passed the bill on Thursday, following its approval in the Lok Sabha. Shah described the day as historic, emphasizing that the passage of the bill would bring about positive change by ending past wrongs and promoting fairness and equality.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Lok Sabha adjourned
Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 12 pm amid chaos over Waqf Bill passage. Both sides started shouting as Opposition chanted slogans against the Bill.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Jairam Ramesh says party will challenge the Bill in SC soon
Congress MP and party General Secretary for Communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Friday said that the party will soon challenge the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Supreme Court over concerns about its "constitutionality." This comes after the bill was passed in Parliament in the early hours of Friday. In a post on X, Ramesh shared that the Congress party is already challenging several laws in the Supreme Court, including the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of 2019, changes to the Right to Information (RTI) Act of 2005, and amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules (2024).
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: All India Shia Personal Law Board to move to Supreme Court
The All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) General Secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas on Friday said that they will "knock on the doors of Supreme Court" and hold peaceful protests. Abbas also criticised the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) and Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for not lending their support to the Muslims.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai hails the Bill
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday hailed the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that it would help in protecting the interests of scheduled tribes and prevent tribal land's illegal occupation. Sai took to X and in a series of posts, accused the Opposition of trying to mislead the Muslim community.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: 'BSP will support Muslim community if govt misuses the law,' says Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati expressed her opposing views to the recent passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling out the ruling party for rushing the bill. She said that her party would support the Muslim community if the government misuses the law. She added that if the government misuses the bill, her party would stand with the Muslim community and does not agree with the bill in such a case.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: BJP allies were 'forcefully' supporting the Bill, claims Congress MP Rajiv Shukla
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari slammed the ruling party ON Thursday over passage of Waqf Amendment Bill. He said that it was done to polarise the country and divide the people's attention from the party's failures. Meanwhile, fellow Congress MP Rajiv Shukla claimed that some allies of BJP were "forcefully" supporting the bill.
Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: Security beefed up in Jamia Nagar, Jamia Milia Islamia university
To ensure that law and order is maintained in the National Capital, security has been increased in sensitive areas in Delhi including at Jamia Nagar and Jamia Milia Islamia university. An official told PTI that the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill could lead to unrest from some anti-social elements, which is why paramilitary forces have been deployed in multiple areas.
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The Waqf Amendment Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. On Friday morning, PM Modi took to X to thank the MPs for their support to the bill and their efforts in pushing the same. He also called it a "watershed moment" for socio-economic justice in the country.