"Minority Affairs Ministry isn't only for Muslims; we have six minority communities": Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended his chairmanship of the Central Waqf Council, clarifying that the Minority Affairs Ministry serves all six recognized minority communities, not just Muslims. He urged Muslim community members to join the BJP and participate in the government. The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, aims to improve waqf property management through enhanced governance, transparency, and inclusivity.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended his chairmanship of the Central Waqf Council, clarifying that the Minority Affairs Ministry serves all six recognized minority communities, not just Muslims. He urged Muslim community members to join the BJP and participate in the government. The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, aims to improve waqf property management through enhanced governance, transparency, and inclusivity.