128 Ayes, 95 noes, 0 abstentions: Rajya Sabha’s 12-hour showdown ends with Waqf (Amendment) Bill’s passage
Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following heated debates and opposition. The Bill, aimed at increasing transparency in Waqf Boards, was passed with 128 votes in favor and 95 against. The government emphasized no interference in religious practices and assured that the Bill would not impact protected monuments or tribal lands.
Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following heated debates and opposition. The Bill, aimed at increasing transparency in Waqf Boards, was passed with 128 votes in favor and 95 against. The government emphasized no interference in religious practices and assured that the Bill would not impact protected monuments or tribal lands.
