Central govt intends to manage Waqf property with accountability: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the central governments goal is to manage Waqf property with transparency and accountability ensuring justice for the needy in the Muslim community He also expressed happiness that intellectuals and positiveminded individuals from the community support the amendmentSpeaking on occasion of the launch of the book Waqf Bill 2024 Respect to Islam and Gift for Muslims at an event held at his residence on Thursday Rijiju said I am very happy that Muslim Rashtriya Manch gave me a book titled Waqf Bill 2024 Muslim Rashtriya Manch has looked into all the provisions of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024Everyone should read this book Many stakeholders from the Muslim community have also given me suggestions he said He stated that this effort by the Muslim Rashtriya Manch would open a new chapter in minority welfareOur intention is to manage the Waqf property with accountability and transparency Our intention is not political our intention is to provide justice to the needy people of the Muslim community We prefer to have discussions and a JPC has been formed and many stakeholders have been heard I am very happy that intellectuals and positiveminded people from the Muslim community are coming forward and they feel that the government should go ahead with this amendment he saidAccording to an official release the book is a significant step toward reforms in the Waqf system and the holistic development of the Muslim community Contributors to the book include Shahid Akhtar Shalini Ali lawyer Shiraz Qureshi and Shahid Sayeed who have conducted indepth research on this vital subjectKiren Rijiju praised the authors at the launch describing their work as crucial He mentioned that the book would not only guide better management of Waqf properties but also serve as a gift for the welfare and empowerment of the Muslim community the release read He appreciated the role of Muslim Rashtriya Manch MRM in raising awareness about Waqf issues and said that this organization significantly contributes to linking the Muslim community with justice equality and developmentShahid Akhtar a respected scholar in Waqf and minority affairs has presented a detailed history of the Waqf system in this book and stressed the need for its reform He believes that transparency accountability and efficient administration are essential for advancing Waqf in a way that benefits the marginalized the release readShalini Ali a prominent social activist and political analyst highlighted the need to increase womens participation in Waqf boards She argues that active involvement of women will bring more fairness and inclusivity to Waqf decisionmaking and managementShiraz Qureshi a renowned lawyer discussed the legal aspects of Waqf properties and judicial processes in depth He advocates for transparent and independent audits along with stricter legal provisions to ensure the proper use of Waqf properties the release mentionedThe release stated that Shahid Sayeed an experienced social worker and media personality has presented a comprehensive perspective on Waqf reforms He emphasized transparency and participation from all sections of society in managing Waqf properties Shahid illustrated this with examples noting that although Mahatma Gandhi Sardar Patel and BR Ambedkar did not directly address Waqf issues their ideals and principles are deeply connected with the spirit of Waqf reformsGandhis principle of Sarvodaya welfare of all Patels emphasis on unity and transparency and Ambedkars vision of economic justice and upliftment of marginalized communities underline the need to utilize Waqf properties for social welfare education and healthcareThe book highlights the challenges within the Waqf system and advocates for the reforms outlined in the Waqf Bill 2024 Through the UMMEED Act United Waqf Act for Management Empowerment Efficiency Development it proposes efficient management of Waqf properties digital recordkeeping and thirdparty audits These changes aim to bring transparency to Waqf boards maximize the use of Waqf properties and benefit the most vulnerable sections of society the release readDuring the launch Kiren Rijiju described the book as a milestone for Waqf reform stating that it promotes justice equality and comprehensive development He appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shahs policies emphasizing that the use of Waqf properties for education healthcare and social welfare is a critical step toward empowering the Muslim communityThe book emphasizes that Waqf is not merely a religious trust but can serve as a national asset that fosters inclusive and just development Rijiju added that the book would increase awareness of Waqf issues and the necessary steps for reform the release read He praised the efforts of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch which is spreading awareness among the Muslim community to foster unity and harmony in societyThis story has been sourced from a third party 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