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Waqf bill will be passed in winter session, says Kiren Rijiju

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 November 2024
The government is determined to pass the waqf amendment bill in the upcoming winter session of Parliament, despite opposition from some quarters. The bill aims to reform the functioning of waqf boards, which manage vast properties, and bring transparency to their operations. The government argues that the reforms are necessary to ensure that the benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.
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