Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by both Houses of Parliament as a "watershed moment" that would empower the marginalised sections of society who have long been denied both voice and opportunity. Posting on X, he said, "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."
Expressing appreciation for the contributions made during the legislative process, the Prime Minister thanked Members of Parliament and citizens for their role in shaping the final version of the bills. He said, "Gratitude to all Members of Parliament who participated in the Parliamentary and Committee discussions voiced their perspectives and contributed to the strengthening of these legislations. A special thanks also to the countless people who sent their valuable inputs to the Parliamentary committee. Yet again, the importance of extensive debate and dialogue has been reaffirmed."
Calling the earlier Waqf system opaque and unaccountable, the Prime Minister said that it had adversely impacted the lives of Muslim women, the poor, and Pasmanda Muslims. "For decades, the Waqf system was synonymous with lack of transparency and accountability. This especially harmed the interests of Muslim women, poor Muslims, Pasmanda Muslims. The legislations passed by Parliament will boost transparency and also safeguard people's rights," he said.
He concluded by reaffirming the central government’s commitment to ensuring dignity for all and building a more inclusive society. "We will now enter an era where the framework will be more modern and sensitive to social justice. On a larger note, we remain committed to prioritising the dignity of every citizen. This is also how we build a stronger, more inclusive and more compassionate India," the Prime Minister added.
