Shah hails passage of bills

New Delhi, Apr 4: Parliament’s approval for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, ends years of injustice and corruption, ushering in an era of justice and equality, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Friday.

Shah’s comments came hours after the Rajya Sabha gave its nod to the bill.

The Lok Sabha approved the bill on Thursday.

“Today is a historic day, when Parliament has approved the 'Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025', ending the era of years of injustice and corruption and ushering in an era of justice and equality,” he wrote on 'X' in Hindi.

The Home Minister said that through the bill, the Waqf Board and Waqf properties were going to be more accountable, transparent, and equitable and this would benefit the poor, women, and children of the Muslim community.

"I congratulate the Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi and the Minister of Minority Affairs Shri @KirenRijiju for this important bill that gives justice to crores of people. Also, I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the parties and MPs who supported it," he said.

The bill seeks to strengthen Waqf tribunals and reduce to 5 percent from 7 percent the mandatory contribution of Waqf institutions to Waqf boards.

Waqf institutions earning over Rs 1 lakh will undergo audits by state-sponsored auditors.