JPC Report On Waqf Bill Tabled In Rajya Sabha Opposition Create Ruckus
In a dramatic session at the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, the report of the joint committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was tabled and accepted amidst significant disruption. The proceedings were marked by loud protests from opposition members, leading to a brief adjournment by Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to reform the management and oversight of Waqf properties in India, has been a contentious issue. The bill seeks to include non-Muslim members in Waqf boards and alter the way Waqf properties are identified and managed, among other changes. These amendments have sparked debates regarding their impact on the Muslim community’s religious and property rights.
The opposition’s uproar was centered around what they perceive as an infringement on constitutional rights and an attack on the autonomy of Waqf institutions. Despite the protests, the report was pushed through, highlighting the government’s determination to move forward with the legislation. This has led to a polarized atmosphere in the upper house, with some seeing it as a step towards modernizing Waqf management, while others view it as a political maneuver.
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The session saw opposition members chanting slogans and waving placards, demanding a more thorough debate on the implications of the amendment. The tension was palpable, reflecting the broader political and social divides on this issue.
As the bill moves closer to becoming law, its implications for Waqf governance and the broader Muslim community in India remain a hot topic of discussion. The government insists that these changes will bring transparency and efficiency, but critics argue that they might lead to greater state control over religious endowments.
