PM Modi hails passage of Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament: 'Watershed moment for socio-economic justice'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File photo/PTI)

As the Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, after a marathon debate in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the passage a "watershed moment" in the collective quest for socio-economic justice.

The Prime Minister, who is on a visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka, said the new legislation will particularly help "those who have long remained on the margins, thus being denied both voice and opportunity".

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
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025

Taking to X, PM Modi stated, "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."

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"For decades, the Waqf system was synonymous with lack of transparency and accountability. This especially harmed the interests of Muslim women, poor Muslims, Pasmanda Muslims. The legislations passed by Parliament will boost transparency and also safeguard people’s rights," he added.

PM Modi express gratitude to all Members of Parliament who participated in the Parliamentary and Committee discussions. "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.

"We will now enter an era where the framework will be more modern and sensitive to social justice," the post further read.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which drew sharp protests from the Opposition and key Muslim organisations, was passed in the Lok Sabha early on Thursday and in Rajya Sabha in the wee hours of Friday. It now awaits President Droupadi Murmu's assent before it becomes an Act.