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2 Min Read The Lok Sabha will witness a heated session on Wednesday (April 2) as contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill will be taken up for discussion and passage. The government is determined to push the Bill through and the Opposition is unitedly condemning the proposed law as unconstitutional. The bill is likely to come before the Rajya Sabha on Thursday (April 3), with the two Houses allocated eight hours each for debating the proposed law.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Janata Dal (United), Shiv Sena and LJP (Ram Vilas) -- the four biggest constituents of the NDA after the BJP -- issued whips to their MPs asking them to support the government stand. The NDA has 293 MPs in the Lower House with a current strength of 542, and the BJP has often been successful in pulling the support of independent members and parties. The opposition INDIA bloc also presented a united face as its parties discussed their joint strategy to oppose the bill at a meeting in the Parliament House.
While the number game is more even in the Rajya Sabha, it is still in favour of the BJP-led NDA. The Upper House is expected to take up the bill for passage after it gets the nod of the Lok Sabha. While introducing the bill last year, the government had referred it to a joint committee of the two Houses.
After the report was submitted by the panel, the Union Cabinet had approved certain changes to the original bill based on the committee's recommendation. The government has said the bill seeks to improve the management and administration of Waqf properties in India by bringing transparency and efficiency in their management. Waqf Bill Live Updates: BJP allies to support govt's stand Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Janata Dal (United), Shiv Sena and LJP (Ram Vilas) — the four biggest constituents of the NDA after the BJP — issued whips to their MPs asking them to support the government stand.
Waqf Bill Live Updates: NDA vs INDIA bloc as Lok Sabha will take up the Bill for discussion at 12 noon Good morning readers! The Lok Sabha will witness a heated session on Wednesday (April 2) as contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill will be taken up for discussion and passage. The government is determined to push the Bill through and the Opposition is unitedly condemning the proposed law as unconstitutional. The bill is likely to come before the Rajya Sabha on Thursday (April 3), with the two Houses allocated eight hours each for debating the proposed law.
We will bring you all the latest updates on the Bill. Stay tuned!.
