New Delhi, April 1 -- Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday supported the appeal of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) to political parties to support the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that the bill was in the national interest, and in the interest of Muslims.

Taking to social media X, the Union Minister stated that the Waqf Amendment Bill was in the national interest and the interest of the Muslims.

"Waqf Amendment Bill is in the national interest in the interest of Muslims.

This will bring transparency in the management of Waqf properties!

Those who have illegally occupied the Waqf land are today opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill and misleading the people.

The Catholic Bishops Council of India's appeal to all poli...