Joint Parliamentary Committee Presents Waqf Amendment Bill Report Amid Opposition Walkout

On February 13, 2025, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, chaired by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, presented its report in Parliament. The session witnessed significant opposition protests, leading to a walkout during the report's tabling. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill seeks to revise the Waqf Act, 1995, focusing on the composition of the Council and Boards, criteria for forming waqf, and the powers of the Board in identifying waqf property.