Indian Government to Reintroduce Controversial Waqf Bill Amid Intensifying Protests

Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirms the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will be tabled in Parliament as opposition leaders and minority groups escalate symbolic demonstrations against the proposed legislation.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will be reintroduced in the current parliamentary session, emphasizing its alignment with constitutional principles.
The bill proposes reforms including the inclusion of non-Muslims and women in Waqf boards, digitization of property records, and stricter oversight, which the government claims will promote transparency and inclusivity.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) have organized nationwide protests, including symbolic black armband demonstrations, opposing the bill as unconstitutional and targeting Muslim religious institutions.
Owaisi criticized the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf boards, calling it inconsistent with the composition of temple and gurdwara boards, and accused the BJP of undermining minority rights.
The BJP faces accusations of relying on allies like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu to secure the bill's passage, as opposition leaders continue to challenge its provisions and mobilize public dissent.