"The Waqf Bill is for the benefit of poor Muslims...Schools and colleges will be built for them, and various works will be done for them. This bill is being brought for poor Muslims..." Kishan told ANI.
Meanwhile, the opposition party MPs walked out of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting, Gogoi said, while accusing the government of bulldozing its agenda and not listening to the opposition members.
"We are not viewing this bill through Hindu-Muslim lines, but there are certain provisions within it that are unconstitutional and could potentially undermine the secular principles of our country. We will oppose this bill," Sandosh Kumar told ANI.
Speaking to ANI, Jebi Mather said, "The attitude of the government is to divide people. We will have to see what changes have been brought in. We will stand for the rights of those affected and minorities..."
The program was organised at Government Navin Higher Secondary School, located in Arera Colony (Old Campion), Bhopal. CM Yadav also gave a warm welcome to all the students including the newly admitted students by showering flowers at the event.
Speaking to ANI, BJP MP K Sudhakar said, "Karnataka's Congress government is searching every day in what way they can tax the common people...They say that the annual budget has touched the mark of Rs 4 lakh crores but in the last 2-3 years, they have been presenting revenue deficit budgets.
Union Minister Suresh Gopi slammed the opposition on Tuesday over the disapproval and protest over the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that they have nothing to do other than protest.
Speaking at a press conference, the Shiv Sena MP stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had reached the peak of power due to top leaders like Advani who worked for decades.
"... Waqf is like a dream come true for poor Muslims. This is going to fix their plight. This bill is going to end the corruption prevailing in Waqf and the nexus of real estate and builders. This bill will be the roadmap for the underprivileged education, employment, house, and basic nee
Reactions from MPs on the Waqf Amendment Bill highlight concerns over the government's approach to the proposed changes. While Revolutionary Socialist Party MP NK Premchandran on Tuesday called the Waqf Amendment Bill an "absolutely new bill".