State BJP launches drive to highlight Waqf Act benefits
Ranchi: State BJP unit conducted a workshop here on Tuesday to address misconceptions and highlight the benefits of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
BJP national general secretary
Dushyant Kumar Gautam
said the Act was aimed at transforming waqf properties into welfare institutions benefiting the Muslim community, without interfering with religious beliefs. He further said waqf, an irrevocable charitable endowment under Islamic law, is recognised in India through the Waqf Act 1995.
"According to the central waqf board's 2018 report, India has over 8 lakh acres of waqf property worth more than Rs 10 lakh crore. Yet, 31% of Muslims live below the poverty line," Gautam said. He added that these properties, intended for public welfare, have become "India's biggest scam," with religious leaders and politicians being the primary beneficiaries instead of common Muslims.
Gautam said approximately 70% of waqf properties are illegally occupied, while the remaining are leased to commercial establishments at nominal rates.
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State BJP president Babulal Marandi criticised the Congress's opposition to the amendment, comparing it to its stance on CAA and triple talaq. "The Modi govt introduced the amendment to fulfil the original donors' objectives and protect the land from encroachers. This amendment serves the interests of poor Muslims," Marandi said. The party plans to launch a grassroots campaign to educate the public about the act's benefits. The initiative aims to ensure transparency in property-related matters and better utilisation of waqf properties for community welfare. Waqf properties are charitable endowments under Islamic law, meant for religious and charitable purposes.
Ranchi: State BJP unit conducted a workshop here on Tuesday to address misconceptions and highlight the benefits of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
BJP national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam said the Act was aimed at transforming waqf properties into welfare institutions benefiting the Muslim community, without interfering with religious beliefs. He further said waqf, an irrevocable charitable endowment under Islamic law, is recognised in India through the Waqf Act 1995.
"According to the central waqf board's 2018 report, India has over 8 lakh acres of waqf property worth more than Rs 10 lakh crore. Yet, 31% of Muslims live below the poverty line," Gautam said. He added that these properties, intended for public welfare, have become "India's biggest scam," with religious leaders and politicians being the primary beneficiaries instead of common Muslims.
Gautam said approximately 70% of waqf properties are illegally occupied, while the remaining are leased to commercial establishments at nominal rates.
State BJP president Babulal Marandi criticised the Congress's opposition to the amendment, comparing it to its stance on CAA and triple talaq. "The Modi govt introduced the amendment to fulfil the original donors' objectives and protect the land from encroachers. This amendment serves the interests of poor Muslims," Marandi said. The party plans to launch a grassroots campaign to educate the public about the act's benefits. The initiative aims to ensure transparency in property-related matters and better utilisation of waqf properties for community welfare. Waqf properties are charitable endowments under Islamic law, meant for religious and charitable purposes.
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