Waqf Amendment Bill News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Rift in BJD: Former MLA slams Naveen Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, April 10: A day after Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik's statement regarding the suspension of former MLA Pravata Tripathy from the party, the senior BJD leader on Thursday countered his claim, saying that the suspension order against him had been revoked by the party in 2017.
VK Pandian left party more than 10 months ago, should not be blamed for anything: Naveen Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, April 9: Noting that VK Pandian has done a lot of good work for the state and the party, former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said that the former bureaucrat-turned-politician left the BJD over 10 months back and should not be blamed for anything.
Waqf bill has ended monopoly: Jyotiraditya Scindia lashes out at opposition
Gwalior, April 9: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia lashed out at the opposition parties over their dissent against the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025, saying that the opposition intends to run a "monopoly", which would be exposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the centre.
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.
Playing mix match: PDP 's Waheed Para slams NC govt after J-K assembly Speaker reject motions to discuss Waqf Act
Jammu, April 7: Launching a blistering attack on the National Conference-led Jammu and Kashmir government, People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed Para on Monday accused them of facilitating BJP policies on the grounds and comprising on the issues of the territory and Muslims.
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.
FairPoint: From pinpricks to laughter trips, Parliament's Waqf debate
New Delhi, April 6: It takes two to play a game, and it certainly did in Parliament, where the wholesome Opposition and the powerful Treasury slugged it out in one of the longest sessions of debate in the Parliament's history.
Can make any compromise in their greed for power: Bihar Dy CM targets RJD
New Delhi, April 6: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Rahul Gandhi over allegations of targeting Catholic Churches, says owning land is not a crime
New Delhi, April 6: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over their allegations of the central government targeting Catholic Church land after the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 6: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament during the budget session of Parliament. The President also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025, which has also been passed by the Parliament.
'CM Nitish Kumar is guarantor of minorities welfare': JD(U)'s Rajeev Ranjan Prasad
Patna, April 5: JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Saturday responded to the resignations of some JD(U) leaders over the Waqf Bill, stating that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is dedicated to the welfare of minorities and that his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill would not negatively impact the interests of Muslims.
Opposition has always misled people: Chirag Paswan on Waqf Amendment Bil
Patna, April 5: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday lashed out at the INDIA alliance for their criticism of Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and said that the opposition has always "misled" people about the government.
Uddhav Thackeray has betrayed Balasaheb's ideals, says Bawankule on Waqf Bill
Pune, April 5: Maharashtra BJP president and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule here on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of betraying the ideals and vision of his father, Balasaheb Thackeray, by opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill.
It is not against any religion: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi supports Waqf Amendment Bill
Gaya, April 4: Accusing the Opposition parties of playing the "politics of appeasement," Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday asserted that the Waqf Amendment Bill is not against anyone.
BJD's change of stance on Waqf (Amendment) Bill sparks debate in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 4: The Biju Janata Dal's change of stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at the last moment has sparked a heated political debate in Odisha, with the state's Congress unit alleging that 'the alliance between BJD and BJP is still intact'.
Symbol of transparency, justice: Muslim Rashtriya Manch hails passage of Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament
New Delhi, April 4: Hailing the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in both Houses of Parliament, Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) on Friday appealed to the Muslim community to "celebrate this historic moment with joy and pride" as it is not against any religion or sect but is a "symbol of transparency, justice, and development."
YSRCP denies supporting Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament
Amaravati, April 4: Andhra Pradesh's YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday denied that it supported the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Parliament.
Plea in SC challenges constitutional validity of Waqf (Amendment) Bill
New Delhi, April 4: A plea has been filed by Congress MP and party whip in Lok Sabha Mohammad Jawed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Historic step under PM Modi will help monitor Waqf Board transparently: Delhi CM
New Delhi, April 4: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday described the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament as a "historic step" taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it the beginning of a new era of justice and transparency in the management of Waqf properties.
Insignificant political noise: JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar after 3 Muslim leaders quit party over Waqf
Patna, April 4: After three leaders quit the JD(U) over its support to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025, party spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Friday said it is insignificant political noise as "those who resigned don't have a strong voter base".
LS Speaker reprimands Sonia Gandhi over Waqf bill 'bulldozed' remarks
New Delhi, April 4: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday reprimanded former Congress president Sonia Gandhi over her remarks that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was bulldozed through the Parliament.
Historic: Chairman Dhankhar hails passage of Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha's longest-ever 17-hour sitting
New Delhi, April 4: Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as a “historic legislation” and called it a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through dialogue and shared purpose.
Day of celebration for poor Muslims: JPC chief Pal hails passage of Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 4: Following the successful passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill by the Central Government, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Chairman, Jagdambika Pal, expressed satisfaction by calling it a day of celebration and praised the government's commitment towards socio-economic development.
Created new record: Union Minister Rijiju hails 17-hour debate on Waqf Bill in RS
New Delhi, April 4: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju addressed the lengthy discussion and record achievements during the debate over the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting that the debate lasted for a total of 17 hours and 2 minutes, setting a new record in Rajya Sabha proceedings.
Parliament Budget Session concludes, both houses adjourned sine die
New Delhi, April 4: The Budget Session of Parliament, which began on January 31, 2025, has officially come to a close with both Houses being adjourned sine die today.
Why Muslims continue to be poor? Indian Sufi Foundation Chief questions mismanagement of Waqf properties
Moradabad, April 4: Kashish Warsi, the National President of the Indian Sufi Foundation, on Friday criticised the mismanagement of Waqf properties and questioned why the substantial wealth of Waqf has not translated into better socio-economic conditions for Muslims over the years.
People will realise within two days...: UP Minister Jaiveer Singh on passage of Waqf Bill
Lucknow, April 4: Uttar Pradesh Minister Jaiveer Singh on Friday assured that the Waqf Amendment Bill serves the public interest, dismissing the Opposition's concerns as politically motivated fear-mongering. He said that within two days, people would realise that they were being misled and that the bill was ultimately for their benefit.
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
New Delhi, April 4: The budget session of Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, a day after the passage of the much-debated Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025. The House will reconvene during the Monsoon session of Parliament, the dates of which have not yet been announced.
Bihar: Fifth JD(U) leader resigns over party's support for Waqf Bill
Patna, April 4: Nadeem Akhtar, another JD(U) leader resigned from the party making him the fifth member to leave over the party's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill.
After JD(U) supports Waqf Bill, three Muslim leaders quit party
Patna, April 4: Political tremors continue to shake the Janata Dal (United) following its support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, with another senior leader from the minority wing, Mohammad Tabrez Siddiqui, resigning from the party.
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.
Congress to challenge constitutionality of Waqf (Amendment) Bill in SC
New Delhi, April 4: The Congress party on Friday announced that it will challenge the Wakf (Amendment) Bill in the Supreme Court.
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.
PM Modi calls passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill 'watershed moment' for socio-economic justice
New Delhi, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by the Parliament, calling it a "watershed moment" in India's pursuit of socio-economic justice, transparency, and inclusive growth.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav congratulates PM Modi, MPs on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
Bhopal, April 4: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of Parliaments of both the houses on the successful passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Parliament.
Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025 after lengthy deliberations in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, April 4: The Parliament in the early hours on Friday approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after a lengthy and intense discussion in the Rajya Sabha which saw the Bill getting nod in the Upper House by a majority of 128 votes against 95 -- just a day after it was passed in the Lok Sabha following a marathon debate that continued for almost 12 hours.
Bihar: BJP leader defends Waqf (Amendment) Bill, slams critics
Patna, April 3: BJP leader Rituraj Sinha has strongly defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, and all MPs who supported the Bill in Parliament.
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.
Last day of Parliament's Budget Session: Centre to push key legislations
New Delhi, April 4: Today marks the final day of the Parliament's Budget Session, and the Centre is pushing to pass several key legislations.
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."