Lucknow, April 8 -- BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Tuesday called the Waqf Amendment Act a "boon" for the poor and women from the Muslim community.

"The Waqf law has emerged as a boon for the poor and women of the Muslim community. 80% of the Muslim community consists of these very people. This is a turning point in Muslim politics," Sharma told ANI.

On April 5, President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament during the budget session. The President also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh said that everyone has the right to approach the court.

Singh emphasised that the government would state its posi...