YSRCP denies supporting Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament

IANS April 4, 2025 259 views

The YSRCP has strongly rebutted Telugu Desam Party's allegations regarding their stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament. Party leaders Y.V. Subba Reddy and Merugu Nagarjuna presented documented evidence, including official whips and parliamentary proceedings, to prove their opposition to the legislation. They accused TDP of spreading misinformation and engaging in divisive politics. The confrontation highlights the ongoing political tensions between the two parties in Andhra Pradesh.

"We have clear evidence of our opposition" - Y.V. Subba Reddy, YSRCP Parliamentary Party Leader
Amaravati, April 4: Andhra Pradesh's YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday denied that it supported the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Parliament.

Key Points

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YSRCP challenges TDP to prove false allegations about Waqf Bill stance

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Party reveals official parliamentary whip against legislation

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Nagarjuna accuses Naidu of misleading minority voters

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Documented parliamentary proceedings support YSRCP's position

YSRCP Parliamentary Party leader Y.V. Subba Reddy has challenged the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to provide evidence to prove its allegation that the YSRCP did not oppose the Bill.

The YSRCP on Friday issued a statement affirming that it issued a whip directing its MP to vote against the Waqf legislation.

The recorded proceedings of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha serve as clear evidence of their opposition to the legislation. Additionally, the speech delivered by YSRCP MP Subba Reddy in the Rajya Sabha stands as further direct proof of their stance, reads the statement.

Subba Reddy challenged the TDP to provide evidence proving that the YSRCP did not oppose the bill. He questioned their ability to back up their claims, asserting that they lack the courage to do so. He further accused them of habitually engaging in politics based on fake news.

The YSRCP made public the whip issued to Rajya Sabha members, directing them to be present in the house at the time of the voting and vote against the bill.

Headed by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has four members in the Lok Sabha and seven in the Rajya Sabha.

Meanwhile, YSRCP leader and former minister Merugu Nagarjuna has slammed the TDP for supporting the 'unconstitutional' Waqf (Amendment) Bill. He said that Chief Minister and TDP President N. Chandrababu Naidu has enraged the minorities.

Nagarjuna accused Naidu of using diversionary politics to deflect scrutiny. He said the TDP leadership was spreading false claims that the YSRCP didn't issue a Rajya Sabha whip and backed the bill.

Displaying the whip, Nagarjuna said YSRCP's opposition, led by Subba Reddy, was clear in Parliament. He accused Naidu of betraying minorities after using them as a vote bank.

Nagarjuna slammed Naidu's "yellow gang" for venomous social media propaganda, citing his history of lies: from the betrayal of NTR to inflated debt figures (Rs 14 lakh crore pre-election, now Rs 10 lakh crore, against the Centre's Rs 5.62 lakh crore).

Affirming the YSRCP's support for minorities, he said Naidu's attempts to tarnish Jagan Mohan Reddy would fail, predicting that public backlash would teach Naidu a lesson.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Finally some clarity on this issue! The whip document proves YSRCP's stand. TDP should stop spreading misinformation 🙏
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Priya M.
I appreciate that they released the whip document publicly. Transparency in politics is so important these days! 👏
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Suresh T.
While I support YSRCP's position here, I wish political parties wouldn't resort to name-calling ("yellow gang"). Makes the debate less dignified.
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Anjali R.
The back-and-forth between these parties is exhausting. Can't they just focus on governance instead of constant bickering? 😩
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Kiran B.
Interesting how they provided documentary evidence. More parties should do this when their positions are questioned. Sets a good precedent!
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Mohammed A.
As a minority community member, I appreciate YSRCP standing firm on this issue. The whip document speaks louder than political accusations.

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YSRCP Waqf Amendment Bill Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy N. Chandrababu Naidu Parliamentary Politics Andhra Pradesh
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