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Muslim community upset over LoP's silence on Waqf Bill, says Mayawati
Lucknow, April 12: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has launched a broadside on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his silence during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
PM Modi flays Oppn for appeasement politics, says Waqf Act a step towards social justice
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp critique of opposition parties regarding the recently introduced Waqf Amendment Act, accusing them of indulging in "appeasement politics."
Congress opposing Waqf Bill for political reasons: Union Minister George Kurian
Srinagar, April 7: Claiming that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is in the interest of the poor people from the Muslim community, Union Minister George Kurian has slammed the Congress and other Opposition parties for opposing the Bill for "political reasons."
YSRCP denies supporting Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament
Amaravati, April 4: Andhra Pradesh's YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday denied that it supported the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Parliament.
Transparency, accountability needed in Waqf: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC
Mumbai, April 3: With the Waqf Amendment Bill heading to Rajya Sabha after being cleared in the Lower House of Parliament amid strong objection from the opposition parties, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Thursday accused them of spreading "false narratives", stating that transparency and accountability was a requirement in Waqf board.
Historic day...Waqf (Amendment) Bill will benefit poor: BJP leader Jagdambika Pal
New Delhi, April 3: Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal, attacked the Opposition for spreading "lie" over the Bill and said that it will benefit poor and Pasmanda (backward) Muslims.
Congress, INDI bloc leaders voice opposition over Waqf Amendment bill
New Delhi, April 2: Leaders from Congress and the INDI Bloc have expressed strong opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill amidst growing political tension.
Waqf Amendment Bill being introduced in interest of country: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday stated that the Waqf Amendment Bill which is to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today, is in the interest of the country.
We are with NDA, have issued whip: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary supports Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister and RLD President Jayant Chaudhary on Wednesday showed support to the Waqf Amendment Bill which is to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today.
Those opposing Waqf bill are not Muslims: Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman slams opposition says 'It's 70 saal vs Modi Karyakal'
New Delhi, April 2: Attacking the opposition for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Tuesday said that the poor Muslims have hopes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that it is "70 saal Vs Modi Karyakal" (PM Modi term).
TDP issues three-line whip to its MPs to ensure presence in Lok Sabha on April 2
New Delhi, April 1: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs for April 2. The Union Government is set to table the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 on Wednesday.
DMK calls for nationwide opposition to delimitation exercise
Chennai, March 9: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has decided to mobilise political parties across India to oppose the Union government's proposed delimitation exercise.
Rejected all Oppn proposals: Pramod Tiwari on Waqf (Amendment) Bill JPC report
New Delhi, Feb 2: As the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, prepares to present its report in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Opposition leaders have voiced strong dissent over the process.