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No violation of Constitution anywhere in Waqf ammendment act: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Bikaner, April 7: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday asserted that there is no violation of the Constitution anywhere in the Waqf ammendment act.
Those who did not understand.... Kiren Rijiju on Waqf Amendment Act
Srinagar, April 7: Taking a veiled dig at the opposition, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Sunday that those who do not understand the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are unhappy.
'Historic': MP CM, BJP leaders congratulate PM Modi, Amit Shah for Waqf Bill
Bhopal/New Delhi, April 4: Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders on Friday expressed happiness after the Parliament passed the Waqf Bill, calling it a historic step by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government.
Will soon bring change in lives of minority brothers: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 4: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Friday said that the Waqf Bill, which passed in Parliament on Friday, will significantly change the lives of minorities by ensuring their properties are secure and governed by clear regulations.
After passage from Parliament, Waqf Bill awaits President's nod: Details here
New Delhi, April 4: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha in the wee hours of Friday after a marathon debate, involving heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches. The Upper House debated the bill for nearly 14 hours and then cleared it with 128 votes in favour and 95 against.
Time will prove how valuable this bill is: BJP MP Damodar Agarwal on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 4: BJP Lok Sabha MP Damodar Agarwal expressed strong support for the Waqf Amendment Bill that was recently passed in Parliament, stating that time would determine the value of the legislation.
End to injustice, corruption: Amit Shah lauds passage of Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill has ended "injustice" and "corruption". He said an era of justice and equality has commenced as the Parliament approved amendments to the Waqf Act.
PM Narendra Modi calls passage of Waqf Amendment Bill watershed moment
New Delhi, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2025 was a "watershed moment" and that this would help the marginalised, who have been "denied both voice and opportunity."
Changes are needed: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Waqf Bill
Aligarh, April 4: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan alleged Thursday that there is a "mess somewhere" in the Wafq Board and it needs improvement.
Opposition trying to mislead people on Waqf Amendment Bill, will benefit crores of Muslims: Rijiju in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, April 4: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday accused the opposition parties of trying to mislead people on the Waqf Amendment Bill and said it will benefit crores of people from the Muslim community.
All Opposition does is lie, create confusion: BJP allies voice support for Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 3: As the Rajya Sabha discussed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Tuesday, members of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) voiced their support for the legislation, expressing confidence in its passage while launching a scathing attack on the Opposition for "creating confusion" and "setting false narratives" regarding the bill.
Good step for welfare of Muslim community: Kausar Jahan welcomes passage of Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, April 3: Delhi State Haj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a historic day and a good step for the welfare of the Muslim community.
President of Indian Sufi Foundation welcomes Waqf bill, appeals to Muslims to read it
Moradabad, April 3: The President of the Indian Sufi Foundation, Kashish Warsi, welcomed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Thursday and appealed to Muslims to read the bill.
They are just not prepared to accept truth... Rijiju slams opposition parties over stance on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 3: Slamming the opposition parties for terming Waqf Amendment Bill as "unconstitutional", Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the law relating to Waqf property has been in existence for decades and has not been struck down by courts and such words should not be used lightly.
Waqf legislation will bring transparency, help digitise properties: JPC chief
New Delhi, April 2: Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stated on Wednesday that the legislation, tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, will soon be passed, and it will bring transparency.
Amendments made are positive; have been done with thought of bringing transparency: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister and National President of Lok Janshakti Party, Chirag Paswan on Wednesday stated that the amendments made in the Waqf Bill were positive and had been done with the thought of bringing transparency.