Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju

Opposition has labelled the bill an "attack on the Constitution" and a "draconian" assault on the freedom of religion and federal system.

Rijiju emphasised that the bill is designed to address long-standing issues within Waqf boards. He stated, “The Waqf board was captured by the mafia. We are bringing this amendment to rectify the system and address the issues that have plagued Waqf properties.”