Waqf reforms will empower marginalised Muslims in 2-3 years: Kiren Rijiju

Srinagar, Apr 6: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju Sunday said that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill would benefit poor Muslims, women, and people from backward communities.

Talking to the reporters here, Rijiju said, “Those who did not understand (the bill) are unhappy.

Keeping politics aside, the people who understand the amendments made by us in the bill will know it is going to benefit the poor Muslims, women, and people from backward communities in the next 2 to 3 years.”