MP BJP to run Waqf (Amendment) Act awareness campaign

IANS April 19, 2025 233 views

The Madhya Pradesh BJP is launching a comprehensive statewide awareness campaign about the recently implemented Waqf (Amendment) Act. Party chief V.D. Sharma revealed that BJP workers will educate people about the Act's crucial changes and address issues of property encroachment. The campaign follows the Act's presidential approval on April 5 and aims to provide clarity on the management of over 14,986 registered Waqf properties. Through structured meetings and targeted outreach, the party hopes to create widespread understanding of the new legal framework.

"During the campaign, people will be taught how Waqf properties have been illegally encroached" - V.D. Sharma, MP BJP Chief
Bhopal, April 19: Madhya Pradesh BJP chief V. D.Sharma said on Saturday that the state unit will run a state-wide awareness campaign regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act. He said that BJP workers make people aware of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, including how this crucial step of the Centre will ensure positive changes in society.

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BJP to educate public on Waqf Act's new legal provisions

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Campaign targets awareness about property management

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Targeting illegal encroachment and misuse of Waqf properties

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Meetings planned across Madhya Pradesh

"The campaign will be run by different units of the BJP," he said.

He added that to make an elaborate plan for this purpose, the MP BJP leadership has started meetings with the members of the different units of the party.

"During meetings, BJP workers will be taught about the entire plan of the campaign so that when they visit people, they should be ready with facts about Waqf properties in those particular areas," he said.

Sharma also chaired a meeting of the members of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) at the party headquarters in Bhopal.

"During the campaign, people will be taught how the Waqf properties have been illegally encroached and misused by some selective individuals. There is no account of income related to Waqf, and a new trend has started where they can stake a claim on any property," claimed Sharma.

He said that the party has taken the step after the Supreme Court started to hear petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

Notably, after getting clearance from both Houses of Parliament, and then getting assent of President Droupadi Murmu on April 5, the Centre has implemented the Waqf (Amendment) across the country from April 8.

In Madhya Pradesh, there are more than 14,986 properties of the state Waqf Board, which are registered properties spanning 52,752 acres, as documented in official records.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
This is a much needed initiative! Waqf properties belong to the community and should be used for their welfare. Hope this campaign brings transparency 🙏
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Sunita M.
Interesting move by BJP. I wonder how they'll ensure this campaign remains factual and doesn't create unnecessary tensions. The implementation will be key.
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Amit P.
Finally someone is addressing the misuse of Waqf properties! There's a mosque near my area that's been illegally extended onto public land. This needs to stop!
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Priya R.
While I support transparency, I hope this campaign focuses on education rather than finger-pointing. These issues are complex and need careful handling.
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Vikram S.
Good step by the government. 52,752 acres is a huge amount of land! Proper accounting can help so many underprivileged communities if managed well.
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Neha T.
I appreciate the awareness campaign, but I wish they'd share more details about what exactly the amendment changes. The article doesn't explain the actual provisions 🤔

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