Waqf Amendment Bill

The Indian Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill 2024 after a lengthy and intense debate. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the amendment would benefit crores in the Muslim community, countering opposition claims of misinformation.

Kangana Ranaut on Thursday termed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill as "historic," crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing legal loopholes.

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following a debate that lasted over 12 hours. While the ruling NDA defended the bill as beneficial for minorities, the opposition strongly criticized it, calling it "anti-Muslim."

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin and DMK MLAs protest the Waqf Board Amendment Bill, calling it an attack on Indian democracy. The DMK plans to challenge the bill in the Supreme Court after its passage in the Lok Sabha despite opposition.

Catholic Congress Global Director Fr. Philip Kaviyil has criticized MPs for disregarding the plight of Munambam residents, stating that their actions will have electoral consequences.

The Syro-Malabar Church has welcomed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill passed in the Lok Sabha, stating that it provides relief to the people of Munambam. However, the Church clarified that its stance is not in support of any political party.

The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after a heated debate, with BJP and allies supporting it for transparency and efficiency, while the INDIA bloc strongly opposed it. The bill was approved after opposition amendments were rejected, with a final vote count of 288 in favor and 232 against.

From the Waqf Bill debate and a nationwide UPI outage to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s surprise move and Val Kilmer’s passing, here are the top 10 headlines that defined April 2.

The Lok Sabha debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill saw a lively exchange between Amit Shah and Akhilesh Yadav, featuring witty barbs over BJP's leadership selection and dynastic politics.

Home Minister Amit Shah refuted claims that the Waqf Amendment Bill interferes with Muslim religious practices, emphasizing its aim is to improve Waqf property management.