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Centre tells SC waqf law 'secular', says petitioners 'spinning a false narrative'

IndiaTimes Friday, 25 April 2025
The Centre defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court, asserting its secular nature and dismissing claims of religious interference. The government highlighted that mandatory registration of waqf properties, a key point of contention, has existed for a century.
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