New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Amid the uproar and heated debate between the ruling party and the Opposition over the Waqf Amendment Bill on Wednesday, the Lok Sabha witnessed some lighter moments between Home Minister Amit Shah and SP President Akhilesh Yadav.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, on Wednesday, sharply criticised the government, saying that the introduction of the Waqf Bill symbolised its failures.
Patna, April 2 (IANS) As the debate over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill unfolds in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Bihar's political landscape remains divided on the issue.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) As Parliament debated the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, deputy leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi came down heavily on the government.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) During parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday, Revolutionary Socialist Party's N.K. Premchandan raised a point of order, stating, "As reported by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, we are not deliberating upon the original Bill. My submission pertains to whether the Joint Parliamentary Committee possesses the authority to incorporate new provisions into the Bill."
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes to repeal Section 40 of the 1995 Act, as it gives the boards power to decide on a property.
Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, sparking strong opposition from various leaders. In response, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) President, OP Rajbhar, criticised the Opposition, accusing them of exploiting illiteracy among Muslims for vote bank politics.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tore into the Opposition for ‘spreading falsehood’ over the Waqf Amendment Bill and urged the ‘doubters and naysayers’ to refrain from misleading the people on the proposed reforms.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) As Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, the House witnessed noisy protests by the Opposition, prompting Home Minister Amit Shah to rebut charges.
Bengaluru, April 2 (IANS) Former Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai, alleged on Wednesday that the Congress party has encroached upon Waqf properties and is opposing the amendment Bill to cover this up.
