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Waqf Bill: JPC has extensive power, LS Speaker rules
New Delhi, April 2: During parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday, Revolutionary Socialist Party's N.K. Premchandan raised a point of order, stating, "As reported by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, we are not deliberating upon the original Bill. My submission pertains to whether the Joint Parliamentary Committee possesses the authority to incorporate new provisions into the Bill."
Oppn exploiting Muslim illiteracy for vote bank politics: Rajbhar as Cong, SP oppose Waqf Bill
Lucknow, April 2: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, sparking strong opposition from various leaders. In response, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) President, OP Rajbhar, criticised the Opposition, accusing them of exploiting illiteracy among Muslims for vote bank politics.
LS showdown over JPC's power to add new provisions in Waqf bill, Home Minister rebuts charges
New Delhi, April 2: As Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, the House witnessed noisy protests by the Opposition, prompting Home Minister Amit Shah to rebut charges.
Karnataka Assembly: Congress to move anti-Waqf bill resolution
Bengaluru, March 19: Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil will move the anti-Waqf bill resolution in the state legislative assembly on Wednesday.