Lok Sabha to Discuss and Pass Wakf Amendment Bill tomorrow

The Lok Sabha is set to take center stage tomorrow as the government tables the contentious Wakf Amendment Bill for discussion. With the ruling coalition determined to push it through, the session promises heated debates and a decisive vote, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing reform of wakf property management in India

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Waqf Amendment bill: Waqf Amendment Bill will be presented in Parliament on Wednesday. In the meeting of Business Advisory Committee held on Tuesday, it was decided to present this bill in the House. The bill will be presented in Lok Sabha at 12 noon. After the bill is presented, it will be discussed. Sources say that the government intends to pass the bill after discussing it. Sources also say that before presenting this bill in Parliament, senior BJP ministers will discuss with the leaders of India Block. Let us tell you that the budget session of Parliament is ending on April 4. For the bill to become a law, it is necessary to pass it in both the houses of Parliament.'

Waqf manages Muslim religious properties
In fact, through the Waqf Amendment Bill, the government wants to bring transparency in the Waqf Board to bring reforms in it. The Waqf Board oversees and manages the religious and charitable properties of the Muslim community. However, the clerics and leaders associated with the Waqf Board are opposing this amendment bill. Political parties are also against it. Political parties say that their suggestions have not been included in the report. Muslim religious leaders have called the bill unconstitutional and against Muslims.

Ready to extend time for discussion'
Rijiju said that if the opposition feels that there is a need to extend the time for discussion on the bill, then the government is ready for it. But if they do not participate in the discussion by making some kind of excuse, then he cannot do anything. The Union Minister said that he wants a discussion on the bill. All political parties have the right to express their views on the bill. The country also wants to know their views.

Some organizations are misleading people- Rijiju
Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused some political parties and organizations of spreading unrest in the society and misleading people about its provisions. The government has indicated that it will discuss the timing of introducing the bill with leaders of various parties on Tuesday. Opposition parties are strongly opposing this bill and calling it unconstitutional and against the interests of the Muslim community. Many prominent Muslim organizations are gathering support against this bill. This bill was examined by a joint committee of Parliament and was approved with several amendments.

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