"We will approach court and also go to public": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Waqf Bill
Apr 04, 2025
New Delhi [India], April 4 : Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari lambasted the Centre over the Waqf Amendment Bill on Friday, alleging that the government wants to give all land to its friends.
Speaking to ANI, Pramod Tiwari vowed to fight against the Bill in the Court and the public.
"Today, it is the turn of the Muslim community; then it will be the turn of the Hindu community, Dalits, and Backward Classes. This government wants to give all the land to its friends. We will approach the court and also go to the public," the Congress MP said.
On the other hand, Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma called it a moment of joy for the entire country.
"This is a moment of joy for the entire country. He (Prime Minister Modi) has made this law for poor Muslims. For years, it has been happening here that Waqf properties were going into the wrong hands," Sharma said.
Meanwhile, the Budget Session of Parliament, which began on January 31, 2025, has officially come to a close, with both Houses being adjourned sine die today.
Both houses will now reconvene during the Monsoon session of Parliament; however, the dates have not been announced yet.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the lower house of Parliament underwent 26 sittings from the commencement of the Session on January 31.
During the session, 10 government bills were introduced, and 16 bills, including the Waqf Amendment Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, were passed.
One of the standout points of this session was the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025.
The Parliament passed the bill in the early hours of Friday after a marathon and heated debate. 288 MPs voted in favour of the Bill while 232 against it.
The Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha through voting with 128 in favour and 95 against it.
The government introduced the revised bill after incorporating the recommendations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which examined the legislation introduced in August last year. The bill seeks to amend the Act of 1995 and improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India.
The Bill aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards, improving the registration process and increasing the role of technology in managing waqf records.
