New Delhi
The Waqf Amendment Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. According to the information, the bill is expected to be introduced at 12 noon. In the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, information was given to introduce the bill.
The opposition demanded 12 hours of discussion on the bill. While the government has given eight hours. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will also issue a three -line whip to all its MPs. All the MPs of the party will have to be present in the House.
Opposition walked from meeting
Angered by the government’s stand, members of the opposition parties walked out of the Business Advisory Committee meeting. The opposition alleged that the government did not discuss any of his issues. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said that we walked out of the Business Advisory Committee as the government is imposing its agenda. He said that the government is not listening to the opposition.
The Waqf Bill will be discussed for 8 hours. Time can be extended as needed. Every party has the right to speak. We want to discuss the bill. We have discussed this issue extensively with all parties.
Demand for extensive discussion on Waqf Bill
Members of the opposition parties said that we had a wide discussion on Waqf. Talked about discussing President’s rule in Manipur. The issue was placed on linking the voter card with Aadhaar. However, the government did not listen to the opposition on any issue. The opposition says that the house is going on with the government’s choice. The opposition is not being given any place. This house belongs to the public, not just the ruling party. TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said that we are talking about the voter card. Our demand did not accept. He said that there were other issues. They are not allowing anyone to discuss.
Copies of Bill not yet received: BJD MP
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra said, “As far as the specifics of the bill are concerned, its copies have not been distributed yet. There are serious concerns of the BJD on this bill. He said that there is no concern whether the JPC meeting was held, rather whether the voice of the opposition has been considered or not.
He said that if there is a discussion in the Lok Sabha for two days, then what will be left for Rajya Sabha. Kiren Rijiju said that we have brought such a good bill, it will be recorded in the records who supported and who protested. He also said that tomorrow there will be discussion, answer will be done and it has to be passed from the Lok Sabha.
Kiren Rijiju said that we plead with folded hands, if there is nothing to speak on the bill, do not make excuses. Speak openly He also said that the time of discussion can be extended but the bill has to be passed on the same day. Kiren Rijiju said that many Muslims are also in support of this bill. There has been so much discussion in JPC. Confusion is being spread about this bill.
Opposition walked from meeting
The opposition walked out of the Business Advisory Committee meeting. The government had proposed a discussion for four to six hours first. Leaders of opposition parties were demanding at least 12 hours of discussion on the Waqf Bill. The government expressed his inability to continue the discussion for two days, saying that the time was left for two days. After this, opposition members walked out of the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee. Later, it was agreed to discuss the discussion for eight hours and it was also said by the government that the time of discussion can also be extended.
Instructions for MPs not to get excited
The government, which is stepping on the Waqf bill, does not want any member to speak so that the opposition gets an opportunity to create an opportunity to create a ruckus and take the proceedings of the House. Therefore, all the members have been asked that those who get a chance to join the discussion on this bill, keep their point focused on major points in a decent way. Do not get excited while speaking. The BJP has also asked allies to ensure the presence of all its members in the House.
