Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange of words between Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav and Uniin Home Minister Amit Shah during the discussion over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Lashing out at the BJP-led NDA government on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that in the disguise of amendments, BJP is trying to sell the lands of Waqf Board and instead of 'Janata' in BJP, they should add 'Zameen' in it.
Former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki, from the Shahar Shiksha Mau assembly seat, appeared in court on Wednesday in connection with the 2022 extortion case.
According to top government sources, the Waqf amendment bill is likely to be presented after the passage of the Finance Bill, likely this week. Before drafting the amendments, the government consulted various Muslim intellectuals and organisations to ensure comprehensive reforms.
Rajya Sabha had some light moments on Monday with Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Amitabh Bachchan asking a poser to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar about the meaning of the middle word in her official name and then suggesting that Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who is unmarried, add "name of his wif
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that Bhartiya Janata Party wants to "snatch the rights of Muslim Brothers" after reports of centre plans to amend the Waqf board erupted.
"BJP wants to start conspiracy before the elections. Their aim from the very first day has been to defame the socialists. Their mentality, especially towards Muslims is undemocratic and unconstitutional, Yadav told reporters here today.
BJP Rajya Sabha member Sangeeta Balwant on Sunday met the family of the 12-year-old girl who was allegedly raped. Samajwadi Party leader Moeed Khan is the main accused in the gang rape of a minor girl.
Bahujan Samaj Party state president Vishwanath Pal said on Sunday that the demand of the Samajwadi Party to conduct a DNA test in connection with the rape of a minor girl in Ayodhya is a conspiracy to save the accused.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday targeted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his tweet that the "court should ensure Ayodhya rape victim's safety" saying that If Akhilesh Yadav does not trust the government's action, he should investigate this matter himself.