New Delhi: Amit Shah stated that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will be introduced in the current session of Parliament. He accused the opposition of misleading Muslims and asserted that the bill is within the framework of the Constitution. This bill was submitted to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) in August 2024. There are only four working days left until the conclusion of the current budget session on April 4.
The Shah stated, “We will introduce the Waqf Bill in Parliament during this session.” He emphasized that no one should fear the proposed legislation, as the Narendra Modi government is amending the Waqf Act within the framework of the Constitution. He further remarked, “The opposition is misleading the Muslim community.” No restrictions will be imposed on the rights of Muslims.
They are merely spreading falsehoods, the Home Minister stated. He explained that the government had to introduce an amendment bill to the existing law because the original legislation was created due to appeasement politics. He asserted that the Congress party established provisions in the Waqf Act that were not in alignment with the spirit of the Constitution.
During the ‘Times Now Summit 2025’, he stated, “We have positioned the Waqf Bill within the framework of the Constitution, whereas the Congress party distorted the law for its political gain.” Shah further mentioned that the Waqf Board has designated 123 significant locations in Delhi as Waqf properties, including the historic Chandrashekhar Azad Park in Prayagraj, which has also been declared a Waqf property.
He stated that, according to the current laws established by Congress, these decisions cannot be challenged in the courts. In response to the protests against the bill, the Home Minister remarked that everyone has the right to protest, and any disputes can be taken to court for resolution.
He stated, “They are free to protest. If the bill is not within the framework of the Constitution, it can be challenged in the courts.” The central cabinet has recently approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which incorporates the changes recommended by the JPC, thereby paving the way for its discussion and passage in Parliament.
