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Waqf Act aims for transparency, not conspiracy: Shaina NC on violence in West Bengal
Mumbai, April 12: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Saturday responded to the recent surge of violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, asserting that the legislation aims to ensure transparency and accountability, not provoke unrest.
Waqf Bill will empower poor Muslims, says Syed Shahnawaz Hussain
Patna, April 5: Amid the political storm over the recently-passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, BJP National Spokesperson and former Union Minister, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain has come out strongly in its defence, calling it a pro-Muslim and pro-poor legislation.
Opposition has always misled people: Chirag Paswan on Waqf Amendment Bil
Patna, April 5: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday lashed out at the INDIA alliance for their criticism of Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and said that the opposition has always "misled" people about the government.
It is not against any religion: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi supports Waqf Amendment Bill
Gaya, April 4: Accusing the Opposition parties of playing the "politics of appeasement," Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday asserted that the Waqf Amendment Bill is not against anyone.
Karnataka government passes 91 Acts under Siddaramaiah's leadership, says Minister HK Patil
New Delhi, April 4: Karnataka Minister HK Patil on Friday shared details of the state's legislative accomplishments under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, emphasizing the government's commitment to judicial reforms and the protection of citizens.
Rajya Sabha clocks 119 pc productivity with historic 17-hour sitting
New Delhi, April 4: The 267th session of the Rajya Sabha recorded an unprecedented productivity of 119 per cent, marking a historic milestone in India’s parliamentary proceedings.
Historic: Chairman Dhankhar hails passage of Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha's longest-ever 17-hour sitting
New Delhi, April 4: Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as a “historic legislation” and called it a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through dialogue and shared purpose.
Union Minister BL Verma praises passage of Waqf Amendment Bill, says bill was much needed...
New Delhi, April 4: Following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, several political leaders expressed their views and welcomed the move. Union Minister BL Verma emphasised the importance of the bill by ensuring that their rights are protected.
Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after 2-days heated debate
New Delhi, April 4: The Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the early hours of Friday after a marathon and heated debate.
Bold and unapologetic reclaiming of our civilisational roots: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on passage of Waqf Bill
Guwahati, April 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, calling it a bold and unapologetic reclaiming of India's civilisational roots.
Won't let use of Assembly panels for harassing officials: Delhi Speaker
New Delhi, April 3: Announcing mega plans for adopting green energy, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday reiterated that the House and its Committees shall not be used as a tool to target sincere and hardworking officials who were just doing their jobs.
Corrected mistakes that Congress made in 2013...: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
New Delhi, April 3: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday attacked Congress and said that the central government has corrected the mistakes that Congress made in 2013 in the name of appeasement politics.
Transformative move: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on passage of Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha
Bengaluru, April 3: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy termed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha "transformative move" and said that the Union Government continues to ensure reforms that uphold fairness and accountability.
Historic: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi after Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 3: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday termed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 "historic" and said that the Bill will ensure justice.
Voting underway on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, April 3: The voting is underway for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha as debate concluded on the Bill.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill is to help people, not to harm them: Minority Commission chief
New Delhi, April 2: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura extended support to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, as Lok Sabha holds a marathon discussion on the contentious legislation.
Parliament was being claimed as Waqf property: Rijiju slams UPA for making provisions 'overriding' other laws
New Delhi, April 2: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday bashed the previous UPA government for de-notifying 123 properties and handing them over to the Delhi Waqf Board. Defending the necessity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, he said that without this legislation, even the Parliament premises could have been claimed as Waqf property.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan hails Waqf Amendment Bill, says PM Modi giving 'Eidi' to Muslims for years to come
New Delhi, April 2: : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan on Wednesday lauded the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to provide "Eidi" to the Muslim community for many years through this legislative change.
Lok Sabha begins discussion on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
New Delhi, April 2: Lok Sabha on Wednesday took up for consideration the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which incorporates suggestions made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee that examined the bill tabled in Parliament in August last year.
Omar Abdullah govt introduces its first bill in Assembly
Jammu, March 22: The Omar Abdullah government in J&K on Saturday introduced its first bill in the Assembly, seeking to amend the UT's Goods and Services Tax to align this with the Central law.
UP speaker Mahana visits Himachal Assembly; discusses governance, legislative reforms with counterpart Pathania
Shimla, March 9: Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana visited the Himachal Pradesh Assembly and discussed the issues of governance, women's empowerment, and legislative reforms with Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania.
Question Hour to come back in Delhi Assembly's Budget session: Speaker
New Delhi, March 4: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday enlisted the reintroduction of Question Hour in the Budget session, making legislative business paper-free and developing the historic legislature as a national monument as his top priorities.
Karnataka: Speaker UT Khader plans recliner chairs for legislators
Bengaluru, February 26: Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader is taking steps to arrange recliner chairs for legislators to rest during the upcoming Karnataka Legislative Assembly session, which begins next month.
Recliners to be arranged for Karnataka legislators for quick nap during Budget session
Bengaluru, Feb 25: To boost the attendance of MLAs in the Karnataka Assembly during the Budget session, Speaker U.T. Khader on Tuesday decided to arrange for recliner facilities for the legislators.
Assam Assembly discontinues 'namaz break' for first time
Guwahati, Feb 22: During the current Budget session, the long-standing Assam Assembly custom of taking a two-hour break to allow Muslim lawmakers to offer namaz on Fridays was abandoned for the first time.
First parliamentary session in 10 years that begins without any foreign interference: PM Modi
New Delhi, January 31: Moments before the commencement of the Budget Session 2025-26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that this is the first Parliament session in which he witnessed "no foreign interference" since 2014.
All legislative bodies should play effective role in achieving goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, says Lok Sabha Speaker
Patna, January 21: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated on Tuesday that the tradition of barrier-free, orderly discussion and smooth communication should be maintained in legislatures. Expressing concern over the decline in the number of sittings, Birla said that it should be the endeavour of all Presiding Officers to ensure no disruptions occur in the houses, despite agreements and disagreements.
Our responsibility to run Houses in accordance with constitutional values: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, January 20: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern and anguish on the planned disruption of house proceedings, a trend of decline in the number of sittings and erosion of dignity and decorum of Legislatures, as per a statement from the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
Uniform Civil Code will be implemented soon in state: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami
Dehradun, January 20: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reiterated that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented soon in the state hours after the state cabinet approved the UCC manual.
Need our legislative institutions to be dynamic to fulfil the country's aspirations: RS Dy Chairman Harivansh
New Delhi, January 20: Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh on Monday, expressed his concern over the business of legislative bodies and said that it is time to make these institutions more dynamic and effective.