Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defends the upcoming 'UMEED' Central Portal for waqf properties, asserting its legality and alignment with the Constitution. He dismisses concerns raised by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, emphasizing the portal's role in enhancing waqf management through accountability and transparency.
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