BJP leader Amit Malviya recently shared some big updates about the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 passed on social media, explaining how it protects old monuments and tribal lands.
Clause 3D: Keeping Historical Monuments Safe
Amit Malviya said there’s a new rule, Clause 3D, that stops anyone from calling a waqf property something that’s already a protected monument. These are special places—like old forts or temples—looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under laws from 1904 and 1958. If it was a monument back then, it can’t be claimed as waqf now. ASI takes care of these spots, but that doesn’t mean the government owns them—it’s just about keeping history safe.
Clause 3E: Protecting Tribal Lands
Then there’s Clause 3E, which says tribal lands can’t be turned into waqf property. These lands belong to tribal communities and are protected under special rules in the Constitution (Fifth and Sixth Schedules). This is a big deal in places like Jharkhand and Bengal, where tribal folks have been worried about losing their land. This rule makes sure their rights stay strong and no one can take their land away.
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Why People Are Talking About It
These changes have got everyone buzzing. Some say it’s great because it protects India’s old treasures and tribal people. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke in Parliament on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, saying these updates fix problems and stop misuse. But not everyone agrees—some opposition parties think it’s unfair and are kicking up a fuss.
Amit Shah Takes a Dig at 2013 Rules
Shah wasn’t happy about changes made to the Waqf Act in 2013 by the Congress-led government. He said they were rushed before the 2014 elections to win votes and messed things up—like letting 123 prime properties in Delhi’s posh Lutyens area go to waqf hands. He even brought up RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, who once complained about waqf folks selling land illegally, like building apartments on a Dak Bungalow spot in Patna. Shah says that’s why we need this new Bill—to stop the chaos.
Clearing Up the Confusion
Shah also hit back at claims that the Bill picks on any religion. He said some parties are spreading lies to scare people for votes. To him, it’s all about making waqf property management clear and fair—no funny business, just rules that work for everyone.
In short, this Waqf Amendment Bill is trying to keep old monuments out of waqf hands, protect tribal lands, and clean up how waqf properties are run. It’s got supporters cheering and critics grumbling, but it’s shaking things up as it heads to the next step in Parliament!
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