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Prez Droupadi Murmu approves Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Digital Desk: President Droupadi Murmu has approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was enacted by Parliament this week. It became legislation upon the President's consent. 

The legislation was enacted by the Lok Sabha on Thursday, with 288 lawmakers in favor and 232 opposed. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill on Friday, with 128 members voting in favor and 95 voting against it.

The President also approved the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025. According to an Akashvani journalist, the central government's new law aims to implement significant reforms in the governance, transparency, and efficiency of waqf property administration in the country.

The new law aims to provide a more organized and responsible system by tackling persistent problems including litigation and the absence of judicial oversight.

Redefining the waqf's establishment, enhancing the registration and survey procedures, strengthening government monitoring, and guaranteeing inclusivity by including women and non-Muslim members in waqf-related entities are some of the major reforms.

These clauses represent a significant advancement in the nation's Waqf property administration.