Goa, April 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by Parliament as a "watershed moment" for the country's pursuit of socio-economic justice, transparency, and inclusive growth. Speaking during his visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka, the Prime Minister emphasized that the new legislation will particularly benefit marginalized communities, granting them a voice and opportunity long denied to them.

"The passage of these bills marks a significant step toward empowering those who have remained on the margins of society," Modi stated, highlighting the legislation's potential to bring about positive change. He also expressed gratitude to members of Parliament who contr...