Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:17am on 04 Apr 2025,Friday India
India's Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, introducing non-Muslims into waqf boards and increasing government oversight of Muslim charitable endowments. Supporters argue this will enhance transparency and reduce corruption, while critics, including Muslim groups and opposition parties, contend it infringes on constitutional rights and threatens the management of waqf properties. The bill has sparked significant protests in cities like Kolkata and Chennai, with demonstrators demanding its withdrawal. Concerns are growing among India's Muslim minority, who fear the amendments could lead to the seizure of historically significant religious properties lacking formal documentation. (PC: The Economic Times & The Week)
