India's minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the WAQF Amendment bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha. The bill faced stiff opposition in the lower house and ignited debate among Muslim organisations. The bill has now been referred to the joint parliamentary committee. WION explains what WAQF is & what the key features of the bill are.

WAQF (Amendment) bill sent to joint parliamentary committee | What is WAQF?

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, aiming to address issues related to the powers of State Waqf Boards, registration and survey of waqf properties, and removal of encroachments. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju presented the bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.

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