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Parliament Budget Session LIVE: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House. With the parties in both the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition INDIA bloc showing no signs of bipartisan consensus building, the outcomes may be decided on the majority numbers on the floor.
The bill will be tabled after the Question Hour today for consideration and passing, and following that, an 8-hour discussion will be held, which is also subject to an increase. In line with the BJP and Congress, their allies have also issued a whip to all their MPs to be present in the parliament on April 2 and 3.
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#waqfamendmentbill | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "One more misconception is being spread, that this is coming with a retrospective effect. Speak with responsibility when you speak in this House. The Bill clearly states that the Law will come into effect after the… pic.twitter.com/cNXMSqtCQf
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
#watch | #waqfamendmentbill | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...Had Waqf not been amended in 2013, this (Amendment Bill) Bill would not have been needed. Everything was going well. But there were elections in 2014, and overnight in 2013, the Waqf Act was turned extreme for… pic.twitter.com/mfI0iv4vtK
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#watch | #waqfamendmentbill | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...Waqf Act and Board came into effect in 1995. All the arguments about the inclusion of non-Muslims inclusion are about interference in the Waqf. First of all, no non-Muslim would come into the Waqf. Understand… pic.twitter.com/osPN7YKoGI
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#watch | Kolkata | On the Waqf Amendment Bill, West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari says, "This is a historic decision (by the Union Government)..." pic.twitter.com/5ryT37mpAX
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#watch | Patna, Bihar: RJD supremo and former CM Lalu Prasad Yadav leaves from Paras Hospital.He was brought in here earlier today, after his health deteriorated. pic.twitter.com/iIrLjft7UM
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#watch | #waqfamendmentbill | BJP MP Anurag Thakur says, "This is not a Bill but UMMEED (Unified Waqf Management Empowerment, Efficiency and Development). This UMMEED has empowerment, efficiency and development. Looking at this, the people of the country are supporting it.… pic.twitter.com/iiYIjeWwSE
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
#watch | On the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, AAP MP Sanjay Singh says, "This is an illegitimate bill focussed only on instigating violence in the country. It has been brought seeing the assembly elections in Bihar and West Bengal. Its only aim is to create controversy..." pic.twitter.com/tWUh4HTo1Q
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#watch | #waqfamendmentbill | Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde says, "On behalf of Shiv Sena and my leader Eknath Shinde, I completely support this Bill. This is a historic and important day...First Article 370, then Triple Talaq and CAA, and now this Bill has been brought to this… pic.twitter.com/y9SvzLEc2a
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#watch | Delhi: On the Waqf Amendment Bill, BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain says, "This bill will strengthen the property of Waqf. This will not pose any threat to anyone. Women will get representation in this... Waqf is for the poor and orphans. If someone else was taking… pic.twitter.com/Tz2djD0mfG
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
#waqfamendmentbill | TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti speaks in support of the Bill and says, "The TDP's role in shaping this Bill shows our commitment to Muslim and minority welfare. Ensuring the welfare of minorities has always been the top priority since the formation of our… pic.twitter.com/WhC4lZqFwh
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#watch | Mumbai: On the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde says, "Shiv Sena's stand on the Waqf Board has always been clear... We will never compromise with our ideology for power or selfishness... Our stand on the Waqf Amendment Bill is… pic.twitter.com/B7tGnzcEpP
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
#watch | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On Waqf Amendment Bill, AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan says, "This Bill is unconstitutional. It is in total violation of Articles 14, 25 and 26. This Bill is unconstitutional... In Lok Sabha, the BJP does not have the majority...If they… pic.twitter.com/A3klFfqA7I
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
#watch | Uttar Pradesh: Police patrolling being done in Kanpur city today as Waqf Amendment Bill gets tabled in Lok Sabha. https://t.co/1m2mZLcbmX pic.twitter.com/5zLDdnkw8E
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to the Prime Minister to urge the Union Government to completely withdraw the proposed Waqf Bill 2024 pic.twitter.com/swsx0MhzL7
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#watch | Samajwadi Party chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav takes jibe at BJP; he said, "The party that calls itself the world's largest party has not yet been able to choose its national president."Replying to him, Union HM Amit Shah said, "All the parties in front of me, their… pic.twitter.com/9zX6mAejzz
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#watch | After introducing the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says "...We have introduced a change in the definition, and the biggest significance of this change is that even within the Muslim community, those who wish to manage… pic.twitter.com/sXqmPWtpqP
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#watch | Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, speaks on the Waqf Amendment Bill He says, "Did the Minority Affairs Ministry make this bill, or did some other department make it? Where did this Bill come from?... Today, the condition of minorities in the country… pic.twitter.com/QJPNnwcpyI
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On the Waqf Amendment Bill, Congress MP Rajiv Shukla said, "The Opposition has said that some amendments in this bill are not right and a consensus was not built on this bill."
#watch | On Waqf Amendment Bill, Congress MP Rajiv Shukla says, "The Opposition has said that some amendments in this bill are not right and a consensus was not built on this bill." pic.twitter.com/qSo4NDIu8r
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#watch | On the Waqf Amendment Bill, BJP MP Ravi Kishan says, "...Prime Minister Modi is going to give 'Eidi' to the Muslims for many years to come..." pic.twitter.com/v6f98ghhGE
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#watch | Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduces Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/BukG8RSqBT
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In Lok Sabha, Congress MP KC Venugopal said, "This type of bill (Waqf Amendment Bill) that you are bringing into the House, at least the members has to have the power to give amendments. You are bulldozing the legislation. This is this type of legislation. You need to give time for amendment. There are several provisions to be given amendment. There is no time at all."
#watch | In Lok Sabha, Congress MP KC Venugopal says "This type of bill (Waqf Amendment Bill) that you are bringing into the House, at least the members has to have the power to give amendments...You are bulldozing the legislation. This is this type of legislation. You need to… pic.twitter.com/Ka9dtQ7wC6
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
Waqf Amendment Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha
Deputy leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi will open the argument on behalf of the opposition Congress during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, after Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju tables the bill in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
#watch | Women in Delhi come out in support of Waqf (Amendment) Bill to be presented today in Lok Sabha https://t.co/Eo2X9nBo9s pic.twitter.com/HGWKHnRwLD
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Aam Aadmi Party issued a three-line whip to Lok Sabha MPs to be present in Parliament today. pic.twitter.com/n25ZMAcJ2i
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
Ahead of the Waqf Bill presentation in Lok Sabha, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said, "I feel pity on the mentality of those who are opposing this bill... The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is going to work towards the progress of all those people whose rights have been snatched away. This bill was brought in the House in August last year, after which it was sent to the JPC. People from all over India have given their suggestions to the JPC. If our poor Muslim brothers and sisters benefit from this bill, and their development happens, then I don't understand what these opposition leaders have to object to."
#watch | Waqf Amendment Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha todayDelhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva says, "I feel pity on the mentality of those who are opposing this bill... The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is going to work towards the progress of all those people whose rights have… pic.twitter.com/pU3WRPxW82
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
On the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, Chairman of Maharashtra State Board of Waqf, Sameer Gulamnabi Kazi said, "This bill is going to be tabled today, and there will be a discussion on it in Parliament. We had presented our views before Union Minister Kiren Rijiju earlier."
#watch | Beed | On Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, Chairman of Maharashtra State Board of Waqf, Sameer Gulamnabi Kazi says, "This bill is going to be tabled today and there will be a discussion on it in Parliament. We had presented our views before Union Minister Kiren Rijiju earlier." pic.twitter.com/kzjIDaqZzQ
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Congress leader Harish Rawat told ANI, "Earlier also when amendments were made in the bill, questions were raised and we resolved them through discussions but you (government) are not resolving them...It seems that this is also a part of BJP's agenda of polarization."
#watch | Dehradun: Waqf Amendment Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha todayCongress leader Harish Rawat says, "...Earlier also when amendments were made in the bill, questions were raised and we resolved them through discussions but you (government) are not resolving them...It… pic.twitter.com/i6JNiOfLt2
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On the Waqf Bill to be tabled today, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha said, "Every constitutional basis is being violated. We (the opposition) had said even during the farmers' movement that there should be no haste. But they (the central government) acted in haste. What happened then? (The three agricultural laws) had to be withdrawn. The same situation should not happen here as well."
#watch | Delhi: Waqf Amendment Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha todayRJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha says, "Every constitutional basis is being violated. We (the opposition) had said even during the farmers' movement that there should be no haste. But they (the central government)… pic.twitter.com/Yk1ZX3rsVx
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#watch | Delhi | On the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament today, CPI-M MP John Brittas says, "Unfortunately, the government is going ahead with this bill, which will create polarisation in the society. Opposition unitedly will oppose the bill." pic.twitter.com/gNjVlWgQ3l
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#watch | Madhya Pradesh: Women in Bhopal come out in support of Waqf (Amendment) Bill to be presented today in Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/CUaUA3Rtkh
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On the Waqf Amendment Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, JD (U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad said, "As far as JD (U) is concerned, most of the suggestions made during the JPC meetings regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill have been reported to be included. Therefore, a whip has been issued to the MPs by the party to remain in the House during the proceedings of Parliament and vote in favor of the government."
#watch | Patna, Bihar | Waqf Amendment Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha todayJD (U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad says, "As far as JD (U) is concerned, most of the suggestions made during the JPC meetings regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill have been reported to be included.… pic.twitter.com/1ilcnjW1Jf
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#waqfamendmentbill | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi leaves from Parliament Annexe building after a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha MPs pic.twitter.com/8Kfickw1Bv
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Ahead of the introduction of Waqf Bill, Union Minister and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh said, "We will tell our stand in Parliament. JD(U) and CM Nitish Kumar do not need to learn the definition of secularism from Congress."
#watch | Delhi: Waqf Amendment Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha todayUnion Minister and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh says, "We will tell our stand in Parliament. JD(U) and CM Nitish Kumar do not need to learn the definition of secularism from Congress." pic.twitter.com/Inm0BwZIgj
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
On the Waqf Bill, scheduled to be tabled today in the lower house, Congress MP Dr Mallu Ravi said, "This bill is against the interests of Muslims. This bill is being brought only to centralise the power of the central government and the collector. We completely oppose this bill."
#watch | Delhi: Waqf Amendment Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha today.Congress MP Dr Mallu Ravi says, "This bill is against the interests of Muslims. This bill is being brought only to centralise the power of the central government and the collector... We completely oppose… pic.twitter.com/1LXjkScmwh
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Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrived at Parliament Annexe building for a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha MPs.
#waqfamendmentbill | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at Parliament Annexe building for a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha MPs pic.twitter.com/GmVl1i54yt
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On Waqf Amendment Bill, Congress Khaleequr Rahman said, "The entire exercise is being done in a very unconstitutional manner. The way JPC has gone through the entire process is highly disappointing. It was not expected from the JPC to conduct proceedings like this because all the recommendations which were submitted by most of the JPC members of the opposition parties have not been considered and taken into account, and rather, the BJP is trying to bulldoze things and trying to pass the bill...We are very clear from day one that we have rejected these amendments, and even our government has rejected this."
#watch | Hyderabad: On Waqf Amendment Bill, Congress Khaleequr Rahman says, "The entire exercise is being done in a very unconstitutional manner. The way JPC has gone through the entire process is highly disappointing. It was not expected from the JPC to conduct proceedings like… pic.twitter.com/SWDkDLuvna
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
On the Waqf Amendment Bill, Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, Zia ur Rehman Barq, on Tuesday said, "We are already against the bill. When this bill was first brought in the House, our party and our leader Akhilesh Yadav strongly opposed it. The reason for opposing this bill is not that the BJP-NDA government is bringing it; we are opposing this bill because there are many things in the bill which is taking away the rights of our people. When the government sent it to the JPC, we had some hope that maybe the shortcomings in it would be removed, but it was just a formality, and the report was presented only as per their wish. When this bill comes up in the House, we will strongly oppose it. The government may have majority figures, but its allies know that if they support this bill, they will have to face a lot of consequences in the coming times. That is why we want the government to stop being dictatorial and withdraw this bill."
#watch | Delhi: On the Waqf Amendment Bill, Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, Zia ur Rehman Barq, says, "We are already against the bill. When this bill was first brought in the House, our party and our leader Akhilesh Yadav strongly opposed it. The reason for opposing this bill… pic.twitter.com/CwH6DFFChS
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
Patna, Bihar: On the Waqf Amendment Bill, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said, "This is an unconstitutional Bill. We are people who believe in the Constitution. People of BJP want to impose 'Nagpur ka kanoon'; that is not at all acceptable to us. We believe in 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb', the diversity of our country is the beauty of it. From the beginning, we have opposed the Bill in both Houses of Parliament as well as the Bihar Legislative Assembly or Bihar Legislative Council. We will oppose it even in the time to come. Such a Bill will never be acceptable to us. Despite his health condition, Lalu ji joined the protest. So, we are clear that we will never accept the Bill."
Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 To Be Tabled In Lok Sabha Today Amidst Ongoing Political Standoff
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