Several political parties, particularly in the southern states, have strongly opposed the proposed delimitation exercise. Parties have raised concerns that the move could reduce representation for states that have successfully controlled population growth.
Reacting to the Opposition's attack against the ruling BJP over alleged curtailment of freedom of expression, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday pointed out that under India's Constitution the fundamental right is not absolute but has reasonable restrictions.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi spoke on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 and said that the BJP does not have a majority in the Lok Sabha, and if Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar oppose it, it won't be passed.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the government of deliberately avoiding discussions in Parliament. She alleged that the ruling party is obstructing debates by preventing opposition leaders from speaking and disrupting the democratic process, calling it a concerning development.<
"We have to understand that when it comes to the issue of Waqf, that whenever there is an issue that relates to a particular community, there are certain people who try to mislead the community that the government is doing something against them," Milind Deora told ANI.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Saturday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the opposition while accusing them of "acting on their own will" in the last decade.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja on Friday slammed opposition parties over the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) protest march in Siliguri, accusing them of attempting to destabilize the state ahead of elections and questioning their commitment to democracy.
The biggest highlight of the day was Manisha (62kg), who clinched India's first Gold Medal of the championship with an outstanding performance. She dominated her way to the final, defeating some of the toughest opponents.
The delegation demanded an immediate halt to these actions. In response, the Additional Commissioner assured them of full social security for the underprivileged.
During the CSK-MI clash, Mumbai Indians, batting first, posted a modest total of 155/9 in 20 overs. Despite moments of resilience from MI's middle order, CSK's disciplined bowling attack ensured that the opposition never gained full control of the game. In response, Chennai Super Kings chase
"We oppose this bill not because it is a religious issue but because it is an issue of India's secularism," Kumar told ANI, emphasising that the bill's implications go beyond religious boundaries.