India passes bill altering governance of Muslim Waqf properties

04 Apr 2025, 15:13 by Doug Cunningham · UPI

April 4 (UPI) -- India's upper house Friday passed a bill changing the way donated Muslim properties, known as Waqf properties, worth billions of dollars are governed.

The vote was 288-232 with Muslim leaders and the political opposition saying it is unconstitutional and violates minority Muslim rights.