Parliament passes Waqf Bill after Rajya Sabha approval following 12-hour debate

The Parliament passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to enhance Waqf property management. Renamed as the UMEED Bill, it focuses on administrative improvements, technological integration, and increased representation, including non-Muslims and women. Opposition voices raised concerns about unilateral decision-making and potential religious targeting, leading to heated debates in the Rajya Sabha.

4 Apr 2025 2:35 am