Along with the Waqf Amendment Bill, Rajya Sabha also passed the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill
GUWAHATI, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, calling it “a watershed moment” and adding that “the legislations passed by Parliament will boost transparency and also safeguard people’s rights”.
“The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a watershed moment in our collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth. This will particularly help those who have long remained on the margins, thus being denied both voice and opportunity,” Prime Minister Modi stated in a post on ‘X’, formerly Twitter.
“Gratitude to all Members of Parliament who participated in the Parliamentary and Committee discussions, voiced their perspectives and contributed to the strengthening of these legislations. A special thanks also to the countless people who sent their valuable inputs to the Parliamentary committee. Yet again, the importance of extensive debate and dialogue has been reaffirmed,” Prime Minister Modi added.
“For decades, the Waqf system was synonymous with lack of transparency and accountability. This especially harmed the interests of Muslim women, poor Muslims, Pasmanda Muslims. The legislations passed by Parliament will boost transparency and also safeguard people’s rights,” he further wrote.
“We will now enter an era where the framework will be more modern and sensitive to social justice. On a larger note, we remain committed to prioritising the dignity of every citizen. This is also how we build a stronger, more inclusive and more compassionate India,” Prime Minister Modi concluded.
The Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 128 members voting in favour and 95 opposing it.
It was passed in Lok Sabha early Thursday, with 288 members supporting it and 232 against it.
Both Houses ran past midnight while engaging in discussion and debate over the Bill before finally passing the legislation.
Along with the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Rajya Sabha also passed the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, well past midnight after a 17-hour sitting.
