Chicago – December 06, 2025
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan from Kairana has secured major relief for the Muslim community amid technical glitches plaguing the UMEED portal for Waqf property registrations. Thousands faced missing the December 5-6, 2025 deadline due to incomplete files and persistent issues, risking heavy penalties and losses. Hasan directly confronted Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju in Delhi, arguing technical flaws cannot burden the public.
Within a day, the government announced no penalties or actions for delayed registrations for the next three months, though the deadline remains firm per Supreme Court orders. Over 1.51 lakh properties are now registered, with mutawallis able to seek extensions via Waqf Tribunals. This move averts immediate hardship for Waqf-linked families.
Hasan’s bold intervention marks a political victory, underscoring her resolve: when community rights are at stake, she won’t back down regardless of the government. The episode highlights portal shortcomings and ongoing Waqf Amendment debates, sparking statewide discussion on minority welfare.
