Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:42am on 04 Apr 2025,Friday Politics
The Indian National Congress plans to challenge the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, in the Supreme Court, as announced by party leader Jairam Ramesh. This bill, recently passed by both houses of Parliament, introduces significant changes to the management of Muslim charitable endowments, known as waqfs. It proposes including non-Muslim members in waqf boards and increases government oversight. Supporters argue these measures aim to enhance transparency and reduce corruption. However, critics, including the Congress party and various Muslim organizations, contend that the bill infringes upon the constitutional rights of Muslims and could lead to the seizure of historically significant religious properties. (PC: Wikipedia)
