New Delhi, April 4 -- The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by Parliament marks a "watershed moment" in the country's collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.

The Prime Minister, who is visiting Thailand and Sri Lanka, said the new legislation will particularly help "those who have long remained on the margins, thus being denied both voice and opportunity".

The Prime Minister thanked members of Parliament who voiced their perspectives and contributed to strengthening the legislation. "A special thanks also to the countless people who sent their valuable inputs to the Parliamentary committee. Yet again, the importance of exte...