BJP leader Mohsin Raza criticises opposition for allegedly avoiding discussion on Waqf amendment
Lucknow: On Thursday, BJP leader Mohsin Raza accused the opposition of avoiding talks on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and blamed them for previous land invasions and faulty legislation. Raza maintained that the opposition’s unwillingness to participate in discussions is a result of their responsibility for drafting troublesome laws.
Raza asserts that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is widely supported and serves the public interest. He praised the law and emphasized the need for candid dialogue.
“They (the opposition) are avoiding discussion because they were the ones who made the wrong laws and occupied the lands,” Raza stated in a speech in Lucknow. Why are they avoiding conversation? The people want the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, and it is in their best interests. We applaud it.”
BJP leader CP Joshi, meanwhile, stated, “The JPC included MPs from all parties, and today the House received its report. However, the Home Minister said that we might also discuss if anything should be added. Why still cause so much commotion? The public is keeping an eye on everything.
Amidst protests and persistent sloganeering from opposition members, the JPC report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was presented to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The report was submitted by Medha Vishram Kulkarni, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A copy of the evidence record presented to the panel on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was also placed on the table by her.
Following a commotion in the Upper House of Parliament following the presentation of the JPC report, the session was adjourned till 11:20 am.
The JPC report on the Waqf Amendment Bill was presented to Parliament on Thursday, and the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were delayed till March 10.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is chaired by BJP MP Jagadambika Pal, who said earlier today that the JPC would submit its findings to Parliament after six months of statewide consultations.
Before completing the report, which includes adopting 25 revisions across 14 sections, the committee traveled the nation to gather feedback, the JPC chairman told the media report.
“The JPC will present its findings to Parliament today. The JPC was established six months ago in order to have a thorough debate and deliberation. After exploring the whole country over the last six months, we have created a report. In 14 provisions, we have enacted 25 modifications,” he said.
