Bengaluru, April 3 -- The removal of Section 40 of the Waqf Act, which previously allowed the Waqf Board to take over properties without any legal challenge, has been hailed as a 'historic moment' by BJP leaders in Karnataka. The passage of the Waqf Board Amendment Bill in Parliament has effectively abolished the board's uncontested authority over land, addressing a long-standing grievance of landowners, religious institutions, and farmers across the country. On Thursday, BJP Karnataka President Vijayendra Yediyurappa welcomed the amendment, stating, "This is a great moment for the entire nation. The issue of Waqf's unchecked control over land has persisted for decades, with thousands of people adversely affected, especially due to Section...