Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill on Wednesday in the Lok Sabha. As soon as the bill was introduced, the opposition started a huge uproar, although the bill was introduced amidst this noise. As soon as the Parliament session started, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla invited Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to introduce the bill. Amidst the noise of the opposition, Rijiju made it clear that the central government is not going to intervene in any religious institution, the opposition was misleading the country for a long time.
Taking a tough stance against today’s functioning of the Waqf Board, Rijiju claimed, “If we had not introduced the bill, the Parliament House would have claimed the Waqf property.” While presenting the bill, he also told who will remain in the Waqf Board and what is changing in the Waqf?
Minister an example of property dispute
During the speech, Rijiju gave an example of a property dispute, saying, “A case running since 1970 in Delhi was related to many properties including CGO Complex and Parliament House. He could also be claimed to have a wakf property.
Who will be in the Waqf Board?
Kiren Rijiju said that the board will have 10 Muslim members, 2 Muslim women members are required, 2 retired judges, 3 MPs, one officer of secretary level, Sia and Sunni, Bohra and Agakhani community will be involved, it will also include backward Muslims. This board will not include more than 4 non -Muslims.
What is changing in Waqf?
Through this bill, 2 non -Muslim members are being included in the Waqf Board, which are not yet. Also, DM will be able to order a survey of Waqf land. If a land is disputed, it will be challenged in the court of the tribunal. Also, now the Waqf boards will not be donated through the WAQF by User.
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