Communist Party of India (M) leader AA Rahim on Friday said that passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is a "black day" of secular India, adding that the Bill is against the "spirit of secularism."
Terming the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Parliament "historic," Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Friday said that Muslims will hugely benefit from the Waqf Amendment Bill.
The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for the Waqf Bill, Jagdambika Pal, on Thursday expressed his satisfaction over the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, stating that the bill would benefit everyone.
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday hailed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a triumph for social justice and good governance after over 13 hours of debate in the lower house of the parliament.
Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Thursday welcomed the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha, calling it a "good step"
Moving the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha, Rijiju said the bill will not be implemented with retrospective effect and dismissed allegations that it is aimed at "snatching" property.
This comes as the parliament is set to convene again today. The legislative business suggests that Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will move the Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, for passing.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress are issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House.
The Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain also received condolences from Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, other Sheikhs and officials from the emirate of Ajman in the presence of Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain.
For the first time, advanced surveillance equipment, including Wall Radar, Thermal Screens, and Body Scanners, was used to inspect vehicles passing through the tunnel.
Sonowal also introduced 'Indian Ports Bill, 2025', aimed at consolidating laws related to port management, promoting integrated port development, and enhancing the ease of doing business in the maritime sector.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday hailed the move of Telangana Chief Minister Revnath Reddy over the state assembly passing a resolution on proposed delimitation and said it seeks to uphold justice, equity and the federal spirit.