The Waqf Amendment Bill has been passed in the Rajya Sabha after earlier clearing the Lok Sabha. The bill received 128 votes in support and 95 against. A 12-hour-long heated debate took place in the Upper House, with the opposition staging strong protests throughout the discussion. The bill will now be sent to the President for approval, after which it will become law.Following the passage of the bill, police in several cities across Uttar Pradesh have been put on alert ahead of Friday (Jume ki) prayers. Authorities have increased deployment and are monitoring sensitive areas to ensure peace and security.During the debate, BJP National President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda accused the Congress party of historically treating Muslims as second-class citizens. Meanwhile, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju defended the bill, alleging that the opposition is misleading and scaring the Muslim community. He assured that the new legislation will not cause any harm to Muslims.The Waqf Amendment Bill aims to increase transparency and improve governance in the administration of waqf properties. However, opposition parties argue that it may infringe upon the rights of minority communities and centralize control over religious assets.
