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Discussion underway on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha is discussing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The  Bill aims to streamline the management of Waqf properties, with provisions to safeguard heritage sites and promote social welfare. The legislation also aims to improve governance by enhancing transparency in property management, streamlining coordination between Waqf Boards and local authorities and protecting stakeholder’s rights. The Bill also seeks to improve the economic and social status of Muslim women, particularly wid...