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The Waqf Amendment Act 2025 officially came into effect today, following its approval in Parliament and subsequent assent by the President. After extensive debates, both houses of Parliament passed the act, with lawmakers from all political parties presenting their views on the proposed changes.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 (14 of 2025), the Central Government hereby appoints the 8th day of April, 2025 as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force," a notification from the Ministry of Minority Affairs read.

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The Supreme Court will on April 16 hear pleas filed against the contentious bill. As many as 15 petitions have so far been filed against the act, with Opposition parties and Muslim bodies calling it malicious and politically motivated.

However, the government has filed a caveat in the top court, in which it said no orders be passed without hearing its perspective. 

Meanwhile, unrest has erupted across the country against the Waqf Amendment Act, with several sections of the society seeking a rollback on it. Protest against the bill turned violent in West Bengal’s Murshidabad where people confronted the police and blocked roads. A police vehicle was vandalised and set ablaze during the demonstrations.  

The police used minimal force to manage the situation. To restore calm, reinforcements were sent and tear gas was used to disperse the crowd. Reports suggest that many officials sustained injuries during the unrest. 

“The protestors hurled stones at the police who were deployed in the area, following which some police vehicles were set on fire," PTI quoted a senior officer as saying.  

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President Droupadi Murmu approved the Waqf Amendment Act on Saturday. The Rajya Sabha passed it with 128 votes in favour and 95 against, after a 13-hour debate that lasted past midnight. The Lok Sabha also cleared the bill with 288 votes for and 232 against, following a 12-hour debate.