Waqf Bill: What are the controversies surrounding the Waqf Bill?

The Central Government is going to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha today (Wednesday). Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that eight hours have been allotted for the discussion on this bill and it will be extended if necessary. The bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August last year. But due to strong opposition, it was sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee comprising about 31 MPs from different parties. In fact, the Central Government wants to change the decades-old Waqf Act. The Center says that this new bill is for better utilization of Waqf properties. Those opposing it argue that the Center is trying to acquire Waqf properties in the name of reforms.

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