Govt to introduce Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today; here's all you need to know

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is set to introduce the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today.

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Published on August 8, 2024 -  07:10
Waqf Bill Showdown: Kiren Rijiju's Controversial Statements, Push for Joint Parliamentary Committee
In a heated Lok Sabha session, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju made headlines with his controversial remarks on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Rijiju defended the bill, now titled 'UMEED,' and addressed concerns about associating MPs with any religion. He challenged the notion of changing an MP's religion to fit the Waqf board's criteria. Rijiju also called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to thoroughly review the bill. Watch the full debate and understand the implications of these statements on India's legislative landscape. #WaqfBill2024 #KirenRijiju #LokSabhaDebate #UMEEDAct #ParliamentaryDebate #JointParliamentaryCommittee #IndiaPolitics #ControversialStatements #LegislativeAffairs #MinorityAffairs ~PR.274~ED.336~ED.101~GR.125~

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is set to introduce the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today.
on August 8, 2024 • DNA

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