The petitioners contended that the Bill was discriminatory towards the Muslim community as it imposes restrictions that are not present in the governance of other religious endowments.
During the session, the government completed its budgetary exercise after the Lok Sabha gave its nod to the demands for grants for the various ministries as well as the Finance Bill.
After the Lok Sabha had passed the Waqf Amendment Bill, Gandhi said the Bill was "bulldozed" through in the Lower House.
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, expressed his support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that it would significantly benefit Muslims and ensure the betterment of their socio-economic conditions.
Speaking on the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, he urged the House to clear the legislation.
Union Minister and Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda hit out at the Opposition on Thursday for opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying the basic aim of this legislation is to bring in reforms and proper management of Waqf properties.
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, demanded an apology from BJP MP Anurag Thakur.
Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday piloted the Waqf Amendment Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passing.
On the occasion of Rajya Sabha Day on Thursday, Vice-President and Chairman of the Upper House Jagdeep Dhankhar exhorted all members to reaffirm their solemn covenant to constructive deliberation, erudite discourse, and collaborative statecraft and remain resolute in safeguarding the sanctity of the august assembly
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday asked the BJP MP Anurag Thakur to prove the 'wild' allegations against him or resign.
