Lok Sabha Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 Amid Heated Debate: 288 Votes in Favour, 232 Against
In a dramatic and closely contested session, the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 early Thursday morning with 288 votes in favour and 232 against. The bill, moved by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, proposes significant changes to the Waqf Act, 1995, sparking intense debate between the ruling party and the opposition.