The Wire’s Zeeshan Kaskar does a deep dive into the newly proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the intense discussions that took place in Parliament regarding it. The bill, which failed to pass without Bharatiya Janata Party’s majority support, has now been sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further review. The bill has sparked significant opposition from Muslim religious organisations, who argue that it unfairly targets their community’s properties.
We explore the contentious clauses, the historical context of the Waqf Board and the implications of the proposed changes. Additionally, we feature expert opinions from IAS Syed Zafar Mahmood and Shia leader Kalbe Jawad, who have voiced strong objections to the bill.
