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Jairam Ramesh slams BJD for voting in favour of Waqf Bill; party says it's still secular

  • Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf Bill after nearly 14 hours of debate, with 128 votes in favor and 95 against.
  • The Lok Sabha previously cleared the bill after nearly 12 hours of debate, with 288 votes in favor and 232 against.
  • The Bill will be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for approval before becoming law.
  • Congress plans to challenge the constitutionality of the Waqf legislation in the Supreme Court, stating it is 'anti-Muslim' and 'unconstitutional'.
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BJD Leaders Demand Action Against MP Sasmit Patra Over Waqf Bill Voting

A senior BJD leader, on condition of anonymity, said party leaders representing Muslim-dominated constituencies are worried following the party’s change of stand on the Waqf Bill.

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Jairam Ramesh slams BJD for voting in favour of Waqf Bill; party says it's still secular

The Bill was passed with a vote margin of 288-232 in the Lok Sabha and 128-95 in the Rajya Sabha.

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Waqf land 5% of India's area, more than big metro cities combined

The Waqf Amendment Bill, passed by Parliament, aims to make the conversion and management of Waqf properties transparent and efficient. Waqf boards in India collectively hold 39 lakh acres, which is almost 5% of the country's land area and more than the combined land held by the armed forces and the Railways.

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Waqf Amendment Bill: After Passage From Parliament, Waqf Bill Awaits President’s Nod, Details Here | 📰 LatestLY

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha in the wee hours of Friday after a marathon debate, involving heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches. The Upper House debated the bill for nearly 14 hours and then cleared it with 128 votes in favour and 95 against. 📰 Waqf Amendment Bill: After Passage From Parliament, Waqf Bill Awaits President’s Nod, Details Here.

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8.72 lakh properties, 38 lakh acres: State-wise list of Waqf land in India

The Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 128 members voting in favour and 95 opposing it. It was passed in the Lok Sabha early Thursday, with 288 members supporting it and 232 against it.

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Rajya Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill with 128 votes in favour, 95 against

The bill, which seeks to curb the authority of waqf boards and allow greater government control over them, was adopted after a 14-hour debate.

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