– Proposed Amendment Bill by central government to reform Waqf boards recommends including women members
– Two women to be appointed in all states and central council
– Current Act does not have women members on boards or councils
– Amendments aim to bring transparency and restrict powers of Waqf Board
– Opposition from Muslim clerics and political leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi
– Government sources argue for transparency and necessity of amendments
– New bill will include provision that only Muslims can create Waqf properties.