Parliament's Joint Committee Scrutinizes Waqf (Amendment) Bill Amid Protests

The Joint Committee of Parliament held its first meeting to review the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with briefings from minority affairs and law ministries. The 31-member committee, led by BJP's Jagdambika Pal, will scrutinize the bill, address concerns, and hear from various Muslim organizations. The Bill aims to reform the registration process for Waqf properties through a centralized portal.

The Joint Committee of Parliament convened for the first time to focus on the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with inputs from minority affairs and law ministry officials.

Led by BJP's Jagdambika Pal, the 31-member body is set to scrutinize the bill, which has sparked protests from opposition parties and Muslim organizations.

The committee aims to review 44 proposed amendments and promises to deliver a comprehensive bill by the next session. Inputs from various Muslim bodies representing different sects will also be considered.

(With inputs from agencies.)