‘Not against Muslims’: Kiren Rijiju defends Waqf Act amendments, cites need to limit 'unprecedented power' given to boards
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed concerns regarding recent Waqf Act amendments, asserting they aim to rectify past errors, not target the Muslim community. He emphasized the amendments prevent arbitrary land declaration as Waqf property, countering opposition claims. The government defends the legislation as beneficial for minorities amidst protests, some violent, in West Bengal.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed concerns regarding recent Waqf Act amendments, asserting they aim to rectify past errors, not target the Muslim community. He emphasized the amendments prevent arbitrary land declaration as Waqf property, countering opposition claims. The government defends the legislation as beneficial for minorities amidst protests, some violent, in West Bengal.
