The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was taken up for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha, sparking a fierce exchange between the government and the opposition. Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the bill while taking a sharp jibe at the Congress over its handling of parliamentary committees.
Addressing the opposition’s objections, Shah stated, “It was your (opposition) insistence that a Joint Parliamentary Committee should be formed. We do not have a committee like the Congress. We have a democratic committee, which brainstorms. ‘Congress ke zamane mein committee hoti thi jo thappa lagati thi’. Our committee discusses, deliberates on the basis of discussions and makes changes. If the changes are not to be accepted, then what is the point of the committee?”
#WATCH | Waqf (Amendment) Bill taken up for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...It was your (opposition) insistence that a Joint Parliamentary Committee should be formed. We do not have a committee like the Congress. We have a… pic.twitter.com/bbKRTuheft
The opposition has been vocal against the bill, arguing that it could undermine waqf boards and lead to government overreach in managing waqf properties. However, the BJP-led government maintains that the legislation aims to streamline waqf property management and prevent illegal encroachments.
