The WAQF Amendment Bill 2025 that recently got passed in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is facing opposition from several Muslim organisations in India. This bill brings several changes to the WAQF Act 1995 which governs the administration of waqf properties in India. The bill got passed in the Parliament amidst a heated debate. To protest the bill, members of the Muslim community took to the streets in various cities. Visuals emerged from Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Bengaluru where they demanded rollback of the controversial bill.
04 April,2025 07:33 PM IST
WAQF Amendment Bill - rebranded as UMEED ‘Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development got passed in the Rajya Sabha - a day after it was passed in Lok Sabha after more than a 12 hour intense debate. This bill brings revisions to the WAQF Act in order to safeguard against issues of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and land disputes that have persisted over the years. The government claims - the WAQF Amendment Bill - now renamed to UMEED - will bring greater accountability and efficiency.
04 April,2025 02:42 PM IST
A huge uproar unfolded in the Rajya Sabha after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge made controversial remarks. BJP MP JP Nadda was visibly furious and demanded an immediate apology from Kharge, accusing him of making inappropriate statements. The exchange sparked intense exchanges, further escalating the disruption in the House as members from both sides engaged in a heated war of words. The situation grew tense as the controversy surrounding Kharge’s remarks dominated proceedings.
11 March,2025 03:19 PM IST
TMC leaders staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha on March 10, protesting the refusal to discuss the issue of fake voter IDs. They claimed their concerns were not being heard in the Upper House. The second part of the Parliament’s budget session began today and will run until April 4. Earlier, on Thursday, a delegation from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) met with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal. They urged the government to introduce a "unique ID" system on voter cards to curb the inclusion of fake voters in the electoral rolls. The TMC has been pushing for stronger measures to ensure clean and accurate voter lists in the state. Watch video for more details.
10 March,2025 05:32 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
