Rajya Sabha passes new Waqf Bill after 14 hours.

Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 Cleared by Parliament

• Parliament cleared the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after 14 hours of debate in Rajya Sabha.

• Government argued the law was not directed against Muslims but aimed to increase transparency in Waqf property administration.

• Opposition accused the law of reducing Muslims to “second-class citizens.”

• The gap between the Treasury and Opposition was narrower in the Upper House than in the Lok Sabha.

• An amendment opposing non-Muslim inclusion in Waqf Board and Central Waqf Council was defeated.

• Union Minister for Minority Affairs reiterated that the government had heard all opinions.