New Delhi: Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, came into force on Tuesday President Draupadi Murmu He nodded his head, informed by a government release.
The official statement said that in the practice of powers provided by sub-stream (2) of Section 1 of Section 1 of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 (14 of 2025), the Central Government appointed the 8th day of April, 2025 as the date, on which the provisions of the said Act will apply. ,
The Rajya Sabha passed the bill with 95 votes in favor of 128 votes on Friday morning and about 17 hours of debate. The Lok Sabha had approved the first law in the week after a 13 -hour long discussion.
The Act wants to overhala by promoting transparency and ensuring representation from various Muslim sect Within Waqf boards.
It also includes measures to protect heritage sites, strengthen social welfare initiatives and promote economic inclusion for marginalized communities including Muslim widows and divorce. However, the opposition has criticized the government for promoting a divisive story.
Now under the influence of the new law, political debate remains intense on its long-term implications-he will uplift the marginalized communities or, as critics argue, concentrate power and reduce the autonomy of minority groups.
