Waqf Amendment Bill: ‘Non-Muslims Will Have No Role in Running of Religious Affairs’, Says Amit Shah (Watch Video)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, firmly stated that non-Muslim members in the Waqf Board will have no role in religious affairs. He criticised the opposition for spreading misconceptions, asserting that the bill does not interfere with Muslim religious conduct or property.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, firmly stated that non-Muslim members in the Waqf Board will have no role in religious affairs. He criticised the opposition for spreading misconceptions, asserting that the bill does not interfere with Muslim religious conduct or property. Shah clarified that non-Muslim members will only be part of the council and board to ensure proper administration and fund utilisation, not to manage religious institutions. He accused critics of instilling fear among minorities for political gain. Emphasising transparency, Shah reiterated that their role is to monitor governance and donation usage to prevent mismanagement within Waqf institutions. Waqf Amendment Bill 2025: Waqf Bill Is Not Interfering in Any Religious System, Any Religious Institution or Any Religious Practice in Any Way, Says Kiren Rijiju (Watch Video).
Amit Shah Clarifies Role of Non-Muslim Members in Waqf Board Amid Opposition Criticism
#WATCH | #WaqfAmendmentBill | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "Where will non-Muslim members be included? In Council and Waqf Board. What would they do? They won't run any religious activity. They would only look after the administration of property donated by someone under… pic.twitter.com/CAkA5dSa1r
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