Union Minister Giriraj Singh spoke about the Waqf Amendment Bill on Tuesday. He said that the government will table the Waqf Amendment Bill like any other bill and assured that no legislation is introduced against the Constitution.
He further stated that if the minorities were pushed further backwards, they would become lonely which would increase extremism and other issues in the country.
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) member and Congress MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain on Tuesday strongly criticised the government over the Waqf Amendment Bill, alleging that the government is being pushed through without discussion or debate.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday showed support to the appeal of the Catholics Bishop Conference of India (CBCI) to political parties to support the Waqf Amendment Bill and stated that the bill was in the national interest and in the interest of Muslims.
Janata Dal (United) MLC Ghulam Gaus on Monday strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it an attack on religious matters and accusing the Centre of repeatedly targeting minorities with unfair policies.
Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday stressed the necessity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it a "voice of the voiceless."
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font arrived in India for his first state visit, receiving a ceremonial welcome. His trip, at PM Modi's invitation, will focus on strengthening bilateral ties, trade, and global cooperation. He will also visit Agra, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Tuesday questioned the opposition's stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, asking that parties clarify whether they support Muslim empowerment or political appeasement.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will move the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The bill aims promote coasting trade and encourage domestic participation.
After the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) supported the Waqf Amendment Bill proposed by the centre, Karnataka Deputy Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Arvind Bellad affirmed that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is a huge reform to the Waqf bill which has "created a huge ha
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday met with Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp in New Delhi and discussed growing bilateral cooperation, including in trade, investments, innovation, and water and new possibilities in semiconductors.