Since the Opposition lacks the numbers, the motion and the debate is widely seen as an attempt to send a broader political message by the Opposition, and also the ruling party.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Monday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of creating confusion in the minds of voters by questioning the conduct of the Election Commission with regard to the recent special intensive revision exercise in poll-bound Bihar.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Tuesday took a sharp swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of showing no seriousness toward the critical discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha.
Responding to the Opposition's concerns regarding the committee's meetings and the Bill’s progress, Pal said all complaints and amendments have been included.
The committee’s chairman, Jagdambika Pal, announced the adoption of the draft report and amended revised bill on Wednesday.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, now moves closer to being tabled in Parliament during the upcoming budget session.
The 31-member committee, headed by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, includes 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha.
Pal said that the government has a specific purpose for bringing this bill that the the properties handed to the Waqf should help the backward Muslims and women.
A 31-member JPC on the Waqf Amendment Bill was announced in the last session of Parliament following demands by Opposition parties.
