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Lawmakers Clash Over Controversial Waqf Bill, 2024

4/2/2025

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Indian lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to overhaul the management of Muslim land endowments. While the government touts increased transparency, critics warn it threatens Muslim rights and may pave the way for property seizures. Opposition parties stand united, alarmed by the potential empowerment of the Hindu nationalist agenda.

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Indian lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to overhaul the management of Muslim land endowments. While the government touts increased transparency, critics warn it threatens Muslim rights and may pave the way for property seizures. Opposition parties stand united, alarmed by the potential empowerment of the Hindu nationalist agenda.