Odisha Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Friday lauded Waqf Amendment Bill passed by Parliament, calling it “historic” and beneficial for the nation.
Speaking to ANI, Mahaling said, “This is a historic Bill. BJD’s take on the Bill is a different topic, and a representation of their hypocrisy. All parties participated in the discussion on the Bill, and its clause. The discussion was very intense. This will definitely become a law and will benefit the entire nation.”

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also praised the passing of the bill, saying it would benefit the welfare and development of poor Muslims in the country.

Speaking to ANI, Maurya said, “For this country, the name of hope is Prime Minister Modi, and the name of despair is the Congress Party, the Gandhi family, Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav, Mamata Banerjee, etc. All of them tried to ensure that no work could be done by the BJP in the interest of Muslims.”