Delhi 4 April 2025: Hours after Rajya Sabha passed the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a “watershed moment”, saying the bills will help marginalised people who have been denied voice and opportunity.
PM Narendra Modi also expressed gratitude to the members of Parliament and the people who shared inputs with the Joint Parliamentary Committee appointed to make recommendations on the bill.
In a long post on X (formerly Twitter), Modi said, “The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a watershed moment in our collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth. This will particularly help those who have long remained on the margins, thus being denied both voice and opportunity.”
“Gratitude to all Members of Parliament who participated in the Parliamentary and Committee discussions, voiced their perspectives and contributed to the strengthening of these legislations. A special thanks also to the countless people who sent their valuable inputs to the Parliamentary committee. Yet again, the importance of extensive debate and dialogue has been reaffirmed,” he added.
Summary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill as a historic step, emphasizing its significance in governance and reform.