US EditionWaqf Bill assault on Constitution, part of BJP's strategy to damage harmony: Congress
- The Congress party called the Waqf Bill, 2024 an "assault" on the Constitution and part of the BJP's efforts to harm social harmony in India.
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed the bill aims to "demonize minority communities" and weaken the administration of waqfs.
- The joint committee's report on the bill was adopted with significant changes by a 15-11 majority vote, despite opposition dissent notes.
- Ramesh accused the committee of not following parliamentary practices, stating that the report was "literally bulldozed" without detailed discussion.
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Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi join AIMPLB protest against Waqf Amendment Bill in Patna
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday joined the protest organised by All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Addressing the protesters, Tejashwi Yadav said RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has come here to support and strengthen you. "We have opposed this unconstitutional, undemocratic bill in Parliament,…
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Waqf Bill assault on Constitution, BJP's strategy to damage social harmony: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress has termed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 an “assault” on the Constitution and alleged that the proposed legislation was “part of the BJP’s strategy to damage the centuries-old bonds of social harmony”. In a detailed statement issued on Sunday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP of demonising the minorities. “The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is part of the BJP’s strategy and continuing attempts to damage the ce…
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