The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development’ recently got passed in the Parliament after hours of debate. UMEED amends the WAQF Act that governs the management of properties donated by Muslims. The Waqf Board regulates and manages properties dedicated to religious and charitable purposes in India. The WAQF Act 1995 has long governed religious endowments in India. However, UMEED proposes big changes to the Waqf Act. What’s new? What’s controversial? Why is this bill being opposed? Take a look.
05 April,2025 07:47 PM IST
Amid the ongoing controversy over the WAQF Amendment Bill, 2025, All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board extended support to the Bill. All India Muslim Women's Personal Law Board President Shaista Amber on April 05 said “Positive work should be done. Earlier governments and religious leaders should have taken the step that the government has taken today... Those who donate to the Waqf, their intention is that their donation will be used for the poor...But it was not happening. It's not that all the Waqf lands were misused, but the Waqf board didn't work honestly and did not do what they should have. We expect and request from the government that if the bill has come, the Waqf lands be used for the poor section with full transparency... None of the govt to date worked for the Muslims, and they just did the politics for votes. We request the BJP govt to provide the rights of women and bring transparency to the Waqf board. What other parties did till now, were they asleep? I request the current government that whatever happened to date, they should now help free the lands of Waqf, which have been illegally encroached, an investigation must be done, and action must be taken against the culprits...,” said Shaista Amber.
05 April,2025 06:28 PM IST
The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 that recently got passed in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is facing opposition from several Muslim organisations in India. This bill brings several changes to the WAQF Act 1995 which governs the administration of waqf properties in India. The bill got passed in the Parliament amidst a heated debate. To protest the bill, members of the Muslim community took to the streets in various cities. Visuals emerged from Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Bengaluru where they demanded rollback of the controversial bill.
04 April,2025 07:33 PM IST
WAQF Amendment Bill - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development got passed in the Rajya Sabha - a day after it was passed in Lok Sabha after more than a 12 hour intense debate. This bill brings revisions to the WAQF Act in order to safeguard against issues of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and land disputes that have persisted over the years. The government claims - the WAQF Amendment Bill - now renamed to UMEED - will bring greater accountability and efficiency.
04 April,2025 02:42 PM IST
Amidst the ongoing Delimitation row, at the First Joint Committee meeting on Delimitation called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai criticized the DMK government, stating, "In the last four years since the DMK came to power, Tamil Nadu's interests have been repeatedly sacrificed for political gains. The Chief Minister has never visited Kerala to resolve issues affecting the state, yet today, he has invited the Kerala CM to discuss an artificial issue of his own making. Our objection is to the TN CM for inviting the Kerala CM instead of addressing Tamil Nadu’s real problems. Furthermore, Annamalai alleged that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is maneuvering against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He has rushed to Tamil Nadu to project himself as a pan-India leader while portraying Siddaramaiah as merely a regional leader.
22 March,2025 04:15 PM IST
Political analyst dissects the Maharashtra polls 2024, highlighting the intensified battle for power. With stakes soaring, every counted ballot carries immense significance, as each party vies for supremacy in the state's political landscape. The analyst scrutinizes the shifting alliances, strategic maneuvers, and the pulse of the electorate, offering insights into the emerging trends and potential outcomes. As the electoral drama unfolds, Maharashtra finds itself at a critical juncture, where every move and decision could shape the destiny of the state for years to come.
18 March,2025 06:18 PM IST
In a strong show of protest, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. The Board demanded the withdrawal of the bill, citing concerns that it could undermine the protection of Waqf property. The bill is expected to be introduced in the second half of the Budget session. Meanwhile, a Hindu activist from Meerut, visibly angry, expressed his frustration and slammed the opposition. He said, "The country is governed by the Constitution. What is this drama from the Opposition? They should listen to the government. We are hopeful that PM Modi and UP CM Yogi will bring this law forward."
17 March,2025 04:44 PM IST
A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. The war of words intensified when Sitharaman demanded an apology from Gogoi. The confrontation led to a major disruption in the session, with the atmosphere in the House becoming highly charged.
11 March,2025 04:57 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP over unfulfilled promises in the state budget. He pointed out that the BJP had pledged in their manifesto to provide free electricity to farmers for irrigation and to allocate Rs 25,000 crore for the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel agro-infrastructure mission. Additionally, they had promised Rs 1,000 crore for the Bhamashah Scheme, which was supposed to guarantee Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops like tomatoes, potatoes, and other vegetables. Yadav highlighted that these promises, made over nine state budgets, remain unfulfilled. Watch video
20 February,2025 05:15 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi, the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, said on Monday that the delay in the census has denied 14 crore Indians their rightful benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). She emphasized that food security is not a privilege but a fundamental right. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, she pointed out that the census, which is already delayed by four years, may not take place this year either. Sonia Gandhi expressed concern that this delay is affecting many people’s access to essential benefits, especially food security, which is vital for their well-being. The lack of a proper census is hampering the proper distribution of resources meant for those in need.
10 February,2025 02:55 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
