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DNA Explainer: What is Waqf Board Act and why does Modi government want to amend it?
Credit: DNA- Published on August 5, 2024
Waqf Act was first passed by Parliament in 1954. Subsequently, it was repealed and a new Waqf Act was passed in 1995 that gave more powers to Waqf Boards.
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Published on August 5, 2024 - 12:13
PM Modi To Amend Waqf Act: Controversial Bill Sparks Outrage in Muslim Community| Ground Report
The Waqf Board Amendment Bill is facing significant opposition from legal experts in the Muslim community. Critics argue that the amendment is unnecessary and inappropriate, particularly regarding the inclusion of women. Experts emphasize that the focus should be on securing Waqf Board properties instead. The controversy has sparked reactions in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister's hometown.
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