waqf bill Archives

April 9, 2025 10:55 AM

“Those who thought India will move slowly, steadily are seeing fast and fearless India”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Waqf legislation will ensure dignity for all, especially the marginalised, and accused Congress of "appeasement politics". Addressing the News18 Rising Bharat Summit here, PM Modi said those who thou...

April 2, 2025 4:21 PM

“Now Waqf money will reach common and poor”: Sufi Leader expresses hope for positive impact of Waqf Bill

Chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council, Syed Naseruddin Chishty, on Wednesday expressed optimism about the Waqf Bill, stating that it addresses opposition concerns and will ensure Waqf funds reach underprivileged Muslims. "People have ...

February 4, 2025 1:49 PM

When Waqf Bill comes, it will benefit poor Muslims, Pasmanda and widows”: JPC Chairman reacts to Owaisi remarks

The Chairman of the Waqf JPC Jagdambika Pal on Tuesday responded to AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's remarks on Waqf (Amendment) Bill and said that when the new Bill comes, it will benefit the poor Muslims, Pasmandas and widows. "When Article 370 was ...

January 29, 2025 1:17 PM

JPC meet on waqf bill ends; final draft adopted

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting convened to scrutinize the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill concluded on Wednesday, with the panel adopting the Bill by a vote margin of 14 in favor and 11 against. Opposition members have until 4 p.m. t...

January 27, 2025 4:15 PM

Joint Parliamentary Committee clears Waqf Amendment Bill with 14 amendments

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill approved the draft on Monday, incorporating 14 amendments proposed by members of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). JPC Chairperson Jagdambika Pal confirmed that the ame...

December 24, 2024 12:13 PM

JPC to meet on Dec 26-27 to record oral evidence from state representatives on Waqf Bill

The Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will convene on December 26 and 27 to record oral evidence from state representatives as part of its ongoing deliberations on the proposed legislation. During these sessions, the Committee will hear f...

November 25, 2024 9:24 AM

Parliament session to begin today: Waqf bill and Manipur issue on agenda

The Parliament session is set to begin on Monday, with a packed agenda featuring key discussions, including the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill. The session is scheduled to conclude on December 20, with no sittings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Novem...