‘Transformative move’: Union Minister Kumaraswamy on passage of Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

BENGALURU: Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy termed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha “transformative move” and said that the Union Government continues to ensure reforms that uphold fairness and accountability.

“Historic moment! The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 has been passed in the Lok Sabha, marking a significant step towards transparency and justice. Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi avaru, the Union Government continues to ensure reforms that uphold fairness and accountability. Applaud this transformative move!” Kumaraswamy posted on X.

Historic moment! The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 has been passed in the Lok Sabha, marking a significant step towards transparency and justice. Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi avaru, the Union Government continues to ensure reforms that uphold…

— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) April 2, 2025

BJP MP Dilip Saikia said that the Muslims will get huge benefits from the Waqf Amendment Bill. “The behaviour of AIMIM Chief Asasuddin Owaisi in the parliament is unconstitutional…The Muslims will get huge benefits from the Waqf Amendment Bill…The bill is historic and will also put an end to the appeasement politics of the opposition,” Saikia said.

Earlier today, the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after a marathon and heated debate during which members of the INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation while the BJP and its allies in strongly supported it, saying it will bring transparency and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards.

The bill was passed after amendments made by the opposition members were negatived. The House sat beyond midnight to pass the legislation. Speaker Om Birla later announced the result of the division. “Subject to correction, Ayes 288, Noes 232. The majority is in favour of the proposal,” he said.

The revised bill was brought by the government after incorporating recommendations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee which examined the legislation which was introduced in August last year.

The bill seeks to amend the Act of 1995. The Bill seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. It aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards, improving the registration process and increasing the role of technology in managing waqf records. (ANI)