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India passes controversial bill on Muslim properties after fierce debate

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The upper house passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 early on Friday .

The bill will now be sent to India 's president for her assent before it becomes law.

Muslim leaders and opposition parties say the bill infringes on the rights of India 's Muslim -minority community.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls the passing of the bill a "watershed moment".

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