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Waqf Amendment Bill Clears Parliamentary Hurdle Amid Protests

New Delhi, February 26, 2025
The controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, passed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday with a narrow majority, sparking heated debates and protests both inside and outside Parliament. The bill, aimed at reforming the management of Waqf properties, has been hailed by the ruling BJP as a step toward transparency but condemned by opposition parties and Muslim organizations as an overreach into religious affairs. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi led a walkout, warning that the legislation could “ignite social unrest.” Union Minister Giriraj Singh countered, asserting, “The Constitution reigns supreme, not any community’s veto.” Outside, demonstrators clashed with police near India Gate, demanding the bill’s withdrawal, while the government insists it will table the bill in the Rajya Sabha next week, confident of navigating coalition dynamics.

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