Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a historic step toward ending years of injustice and corruption in the management of Waqf properties.
A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly advocated for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Leader of the Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J.P. Nadda led a passionate debate in the Upper House, slamming the Opposition.
The Rajya Sabha approved the Bill in the early hours of Friday, with a majority of 128 votes against 95, following a heated debate. This came just a day after the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha following a nearly 12-hour-long discussion.
Taking to X, Amit Shah posted: “Today is a historic day, as Parliament has approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, ending an era of injustice and corruption and ushering in one of justice and equality.”
He added: “Through this Bill, the Waqf Board and Waqf properties will become more accountable, transparent, and equitable. This will undoubtedly benefit the poor, women, and children of the Muslim community.”
Congratulating the leadership behind the Bill, Shah said: “I congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju for this important Bill that delivers justice to crores of people. I also express my heartfelt gratitude to all the parties and MPs who supported it.”
The Rajya Sabha debate, which began on Thursday, concluded with the Bill’s approval early Friday morning.
The legislation will now be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent before becoming law.
