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Waqf Amendment Bill: A Recipe for Governance or a Political Rollercoaster?

Electoral Impact - Governance and Religious Rights - Indian Politics - Muslim Charitable Properties - Waqf Amendment Bill

The Waqf Amendment Bill is creating waves with 44 proposed changes! Are they solutions, or just stirring the pot? Find out more!

The recently proposed Waqf Amendment Bill has stirred a significant amount of debate across India, especially as we edge closer to the election season. The Joint Parliamentary Committee has managed to clear 14 amendments that are primarily pushed by the NDA members, igniting discussions about governance, religious rights, and the potential political ramifications. While the bill proposes various changes aimed at improving the management of Muslim charitable properties, its passage is not without contention, as it rejects 44 amendments suggested by opposition parties.

Critics argue that the approved amendments lack adequate representation and could jeopardize existing laws that protect Waqf properties. The BJP-led NDA's push for amendments includes changes to extend the registration period for properties and introduce senior officers as arbiters, raising eyebrows over the influence of authority on religious properties. This push and pull between NDA members and opposition leaders has ensured that the Waqf Amendment Bill is not just a dry legal document, but a front-row seat to the circus of Indian politics.

Furthermore, the debate surrounding the Waqf Amendment Bill has gained traction beyond political circles and has seeped into public consciousness, causing concern especially in regions like Jammu and Kashmir. Political parties in the valley are raising alarms about the potential mismanagement of charitable properties that could result from these amendments. With sentiments running high, the bill has showcased an inherent struggle between differing ideologies and governmental authority, reflecting a microcosm of the larger tensions present in contemporary Indian society.

While some argue that these amendments will lend clarity and streamlined processes to the Waqf management system, others fear that the government is inching too close to religious affairs. Interestingly, the Waqf properties, which include mosques, graveyards, and educational institutions, hold cultural and social significance that extend beyond religion. In fact, did you know that the value of Waqf properties in India is estimated to be in the trillions? This makes it not just a religious issue, but a potential economic powerhouse. As opinions continue to clash, one thing is clear: the Waqf Amendment Bill is not just about charity; itโ€™s a complex tapestry of governance that speaks volumes about the fabric of Indian society.

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Rules On 2 Non-Muslim Members Among 14 Changes To Waqf ... (NDTV)

The parliamentary committee that cleared the Waqf Amendment Bill - which seeks to make 44 changes to the way Muslim charitable properties are managed in the ...

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Waqf Amendment Bill Approved: Check Key Amendments and Other ... (Jagran Josh)

The Waqf Amendment Bill sparks controversy, with key amendments impacting governance, religious rights, and political tensions ahead of elections.

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Waqf panel clears 14 amendments by NDA MPs, rejects 44 by ... (The Indian Express)

All 44 amendments moved by Opposition were against changes in Waqf Act, 2013; among changes, more time to register properties, senior officers as arbiters.

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JPC clears Waqf bill with 14 amendments; rules not followed, claims ... (Times of India)

India News: The Joint Parliamentary Committee has approved the proposed Waqf amendment bill, removing the clause that existing Waqf properties can be ...

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Parliament Waqf panel accepts NDA MPs' amendments, rejects ... (India Today)

Waqf Bill: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who led the Parliamentary panel, said the amendments moved by the NDA members in 14 of the Bill's clauses have been ...

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Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024: BJP-led NDA's amendments ... (Business Today)

After the meet, JPC chairman and senior BJP MP Jagdambika Pal told reporters that amendments adopted will make the law better and more effective.

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Concern in J&K over JPC's proposed amendments to Waqf Bill (The Hindu)

Several J&K political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), and the Communist Party of India ...

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Waqf Bill gets JPC nod with 14 amendments (The New Indian Express)

While the Opposition was up in arms against the panel chairman for allegedly breaking rules and bulldozing the proceedings, Pal said that the amendments ...

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Muslim Rashtriya Manch hails Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 clearance ... (Hindustan Times)

Waqf Amendment Bill 2024: The bill was referred to the 21-member JPC in August last year | Latest News India.

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JPC clears Waqf Bill: What key amendments has the Waqf panel ... (Moneycontrol.com)

The JPC on Waqf Bill accepted as many as 14 amendments moved by NDA members while all 44 moved by Opposition leaders were rejected by a voice vote.

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Why BJP Is Likely To Get Waqf Amendment Bill Passed In ... (Swarajya)

BJP's allies like Nitish Kumar-led Janat Dala (United) [JD(U)] and Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) had also proposal several amendments which ...

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Why Opposition is upset with JPC recommendations on Waqf ... (India Today)

With all NDA-backed amendments approved and Opposition MPs' inputs rejected, critics cite 'procedural flaws' while the BJP defends the reforms as empowering ...

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Waqf committee to adopt its recommendations, revised bill ... (The Hindu)

The chairman of the Joint Committee of Parliament scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal, has said the panel's draft report and the amended ...

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Waqf JPC adopts draft report, amended version of proposed law ... (Business Today)

All the MPs who were a part of the discussions have been given time till 4 pm to submit their dissent, JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal said.

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