President Droupadi Murmu gave her approval to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 on Saturday, April 5. Additionally, she signed the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill 2025. As a result, both Bills are now officially laws. According to a government notification,“The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the president on April 5, 2025, and is hereby published for general information: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.”

Parliament Passed the Bill After Heated Debate

Earlier in the week, the Lok Sabha passed the Bill early on Thursday morning. Subsequently, the Rajya Sabha passed it on Friday after an intense discussion. Moreover, the Rajya Sabha cleared the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill 2024 during the same session, which lasted 17 hours. Notably, both Houses stayed in session past midnight to complete the debates.

PM Modi Hails the Bills as a Historic Move

Shortly after the Bills passed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the moment as a turning point. He said the legislation would uplift those who have long remained unheard. Furthermore, he thanked Members of Parliament and contributors to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for their inputs. He posted on X (formerly Twitter), “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.”

Opposition Parties Strongly Object

Meanwhile, Opposition leaders criticized the Bill sharply. They argued the Bill is unconstitutional and targets the Muslim community.As a result, Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi filed legal challenges in the Supreme Court. In contrast, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who introduced the Bill, defended it. He said the law does not violate any community’s right.