Haridwar (U'khand), May 2 (PTI) BJP leader and National Muslim Forum convenor Shalini Ali on Friday described the Waqf (Amendment) Act as a historic decision taken in the interest of the society.

"The Waqf is a sacred social and religious institution. Its main objective is to provide education, health and rehabilitation to the poor, helpless and needy sections of the Muslim society. But unfortunately, for years, this institution has been a victim of the land mafia, corrupt elements and activities like land jihad," Ali said.

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Talking to reporters at the Press Club here, she said the participation of two women in Waqf boards has now been made mandatory, which is a welcome and bold decision to bring Muslim women into the mainstream of decision making.

"Some people are using Waqf properties for their own benefit. The amendment made by the government will stop the misuse of Waqf properties and the poor will get its benefits," the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said.

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The protest against the Waqf Act by switching off lights was a political stunt, she said, alleging that some people are misleading the society for their own benefit by organising events like this.

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