Page 3 - Latest Updates on Kiren Rijiju
PM Modi meets Dawoodi Bohras; delegation praises new Waqf law
Officials said the community members told Modi that it was their long-pending demand as they reposed faith in his vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas'
 "PM Modi meets Dawoodi Bohras; delegation praises new Waqf law")
Kiren Rijiju blames Mamata Banerjee's Waqf Act defiance for Bengal violence
Defending the Waqf Act, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said the changes in the law are not against any community
 "Kiren Rijiju blames Mamata Banerjee's Waqf Act defiance for Bengal violence")
Only those who misunderstood are opposing it: Kiren Rijiju on Waqf Act
Rajya Sabha passed the Bill on Friday with 128 votes in favour and 95 against, while the Lok Sabha cleared the bill after a lengthy debate, with 288 members voting in favour and 232 opposing it
 "Only those who misunderstood are opposing it: Kiren Rijiju on Waqf Act")
Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 passed in Rajya Sabha: What's next for it?
Parliament approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as Rajya Sabha passed it 128-95 after a 12-hour debate
 "Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 passed in Rajya Sabha: What's next for it?")
Rajya Sabha witnesses marathon debate to pass Waqf Amendment Bill
Tabling the Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju listed the amendments that the government has brought in the redrafted Bill
 "Rajya Sabha witnesses marathon debate to pass Waqf Amendment Bill")
Owaisi slammed for tearing Waqf Bill copy in Lok Sabha as mark of protest
BJP MP and the Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairman Jagadambika Pal slammed Owaisi's symbolic protest act, calling it 'unconstitutional'
 "Owaisi slammed for tearing Waqf Bill copy in Lok Sabha as mark of protest")
When Waqf land claims turned lives upside down in Kerala and Karnataka
For decades, families in Kerala's Munambam and Karnataka's Vijayapura have fought legal battles over land they have lived on for generations - land now claimed as Waqf property
 "When Waqf land claims turned lives upside down in Kerala and Karnataka")
'Muslims welcome it, you must see it': Rijiju on Waqf Bill. Top quotes
The Centre introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament today amid protests from Muslim organisations, including the All India Muslim Personal Law Board
Waqf Bill 1995 vs 2024: Key changes and why they matter, explained
From ownership rules to government oversight, the Waqf Bill 2024 changes key aspects of the 1995 Bill. Here's what's different and why it matters
'Why seek proof of Islam?' Congress' Gaurav Gogoi asks govt on Waqf Bill
Deputy Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi criticised the Waqf Amendment Bill, alleging it undermines constitutional values, and targets minority communities
 "'Why seek proof of Islam?' Congress' Gaurav Gogoi asks govt on Waqf Bill")
'PM Modi stopped Waqf takeover of Parliament, airport lands': Kiren Rijiju
The Centre introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in Parliament today, amid protests from Muslim organisations, including the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB)
 "'PM Modi stopped Waqf takeover of Parliament, airport lands': Kiren Rijiju")
Waqf Amendment Bill sparks row in LS, Opposition walks out over debate time
The Waqf Amendment Bill faces fierce Opposition in Lok Sabha, with leaders clashing over debate time, triggering a walkout amid concerns over its impact on Muslim properties
 "Waqf Amendment Bill sparks row in LS, Opposition walks out over debate time")
Waqf (Amendement) Bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha on Wednesday: Kiren Rijiju
The bill will be tabled after the question hour tomorrow for consideration and passing and following which an 8 hour discussion will be held
Minorities in India are 'luckiest' people, says Union minister Kiren Rijiju
Rijiju urged citizens to recognise the welfare initiatives of both the state and central governments
 "Minorities in India are 'luckiest' people, says Union minister Kiren Rijiju")
ED raids SDPI offices: Rijiju says agencies act on facts and figures
When questioned about the action on SDPI, a political party recognised by Election Commission of India, Rijiju stated that any action taken against illegal deeds should not be seen as a communal issue
 "ED raids SDPI offices: Rijiju says agencies act on facts and figures")
Parts casting aspersions on Parl panel on Waqf bill report removed: Rijiju
If the members have any objection, they can appeal before the chairman of the committee, the Parliamentary Affairs minister said
Rahul made 'false' claim, lowered dignity of PM's post: BJP on LoP's speech
During his speech, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha also claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi denied that Chinese forces were inside Indian territory, while the Army disagreed with him
Rahul slams Centre on jobs, China, economy in fiery Budget session speech
While he acknowledged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to boost domestic manufacturing through 'Make in India' initiative, he quickly added that it failed to bring the desired outcome
 "Rahul slams Centre on jobs, China, economy in fiery Budget session speech")
Committed to ensuring spiritually-fulfilling Hajj for Indian pilgrims: Min
Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, on a visit to Saudi Arabia from June 11 to 14, had important engagements pertaining to the preparations for the forthcoming Hajj pilgrimage
Rijiju embarks on 5-day Saudi visit, to sign agreement for Hajj pilgrimage
Rijiju is scheduled to meet Saudi Arabian Minister Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah on Monday when the two leaders are expected to sign the bilateral agreement
 "Rijiju embarks on 5-day Saudi visit, to sign agreement for Hajj pilgrimage")
