Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Friday stated that the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament would benefit the residents of Munambam, who have been protesting for revenue rights over their properties against Waqf Board’s claims.
Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism reiterated that the bill would be advantageous to Munambam residents.
“Waqf is an institution meant for the greater good. However, certain barbaric practices within it needed to be eliminated,” he said without elaborating and added that “The Bill is a legal step towards ending such practices.”
He further claimed that the new amendment would also benefit the Muslim community.