Thousands of Muslim Donated Properties Impacted by India’s New Waqf Amendment Act 2025
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India’s new Waqf law sparks controversy, protests, and legal challenges over ownership of Muslim-donated properties.
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India’s new Waqf law sparks controversy, protests, and legal challenges over ownership of Muslim-donated properties.