Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:52am on 05 Apr 2025,Saturday India
In response to nationwide concerns and protests, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad clarified that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill does not target mosques, graveyards, or religious sites. Speaking to NDTV, he emphasized the bill’s goal is to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper execution of the Waqf donor’s intent by trustees. The bill introduces government oversight and includes non-Muslim members in Waqf Boards, which critics fear could infringe on Muslim rights and lead to property seizures. Massive protests in cities like Chennai and Kolkata reflect ongoing public anxiety despite BJP’s reassurances. (PC: NDTV)
