A group of lawmakers met in Patna on Saturday to talk about some changes to the Waqf Act. This law deals with properties that are meant for religious or charity work. The meeting was led by Jagdambika Pal and included other members of the committee and people who are interested in this topic. They’re checking the proposed changes to make sure these properties are managed well.
The committee is looking at the proposed changes and seeing what effect they might have. They’re also listening to what different people and groups have to say. This meeting in Patna is part of a bigger process to come up with a better version of the law. Their report will be an important piece in figuring out how these properties are handled.
A person from the Bihar BJP also joined the meeting and said the bill is important. The whole point of the law changes is to make sure these properties are used for their original community purpose and that things are managed in a clear and effective way. They want to make sure the law works well for everyone.
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar | BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain says, "…There has not been a single committee in history that has considered the views of so many stakeholders…The people who looted from the Waqf land have a problem with the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024…"
— ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2025
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