The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill with 128 votes in favour and 95 against, a day after its clearance in the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks to enhance transparency in the functioning of Waqf Boards and prevent illegal encroachments on Waqf properties. It introduces stricter regulations on land ownership and mandates prior government sanction before land acquisition. The bill has sparked political debate, with the opposition alleging it undermines minority rights. However, the government maintains that the amendments are aimed at safeguarding Waqf assets and ensuring their lawful use for community welfare. (PC: ANI)

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf Amendment Bill with 128 votes in favor and 95 against. Earlier, the Lok Sabha approved the bill after a 12-hour debate, with 288 votes supporting it and 232 opposing. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the bill, saying it aims to improve transparency. The opposition raised concerns about its impact but failed to pass any amendments. The discussion in Rajya Sabha started after the Question Hour. With the Budget Session ending on April 4, this was a crucial decision. The bill now moves forward for implementation. (PC: PTI)

Voting has started in the Rajya Sabha for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025. The bill was passed in the Lok Sabha after a 12-hour debate, with 288 votes in favor and 232 against. All amendments proposed by the opposition were rejected. The government argues the bill brings transparency, while the opposition raises concerns over its impact. The clause-by-clause voting process is ongoing. The outcome is crucial as the Parliament session ends soon. The nation watches as lawmakers make their final decision. (PC: PTI)

The Waqf Amendment Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha after a 12-hour debate. It received 288 votes in favor and 232 against. Now, the bill is being discussed in the Rajya Sabha, where voting will take place soon. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The debate continued past midnight before the vote. The Budget Session of Parliament will end on April 4. The bill has sparked strong reactions from both the ruling party and the opposition, making the Rajya Sabha vote crucial. (PC: ANI)

Two senior JD(U) leaders, Mohammed Qasim Ansari and Mohammed Nawaz Malik, resigned over the party's support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, saying it betrayed Muslim trust. In letters to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, they accused JD(U) of abandoning secular values. "Millions of Muslims had faith in your ideology, but that belief is now broken," Ansari wrote. Malik called the bill unconstitutional, alleging it humiliates Muslims. JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh defended the bill, saying it promotes transparency. With NDA holding a majority in the Rajya Sabha, the bill is expected to pass. (PC: India Today)

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Supreme Court ruling dismissing 25,000 teachers, asserting, "Not all are guilty." She questioned BJP’s role, comparing it to the Vyapam scam. Banerjee assured a fresh selection process within three months and pledged legal review. Expressing concern over teachers' mental health, she announced her participation in an April 7 gathering. Accusing the BJP of targeting Bengal’s education system, she stated, "BJP can jail me, but I stand with teachers." (PC: PTI)

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attacked the BJP in the Lok Sabha, alleging it was "bowing its head before foreigners." He claimed China occupied 4,000 sq km of Indian territory and criticized India's response. "20 jawans attained martyrdom in 2020, but our Foreign Secretary cut a cake with the Chinese envoy," he said. Gandhi also demanded the government clarify its stance on US tariffs. BJP's Anurag Thakur refuted the claims, insisting no land was lost to China. The government maintains ties with Beijing have improved following troop withdrawals last year. (PC: 

The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with 288 votes in favor and 232 against, rejecting all opposition amendments. The BJP defended the bill, claiming it enhances Waqf board transparency, while Congress leader Sonia Gandhi denounced it as a "brazen assault" on the Constitution. She accused the Modi government of dragging India into "an abyss where the Constitution will remain on paper." Union Minister Kiren Rijiju countered, insisting that India remains the "safest place for minorities." Opposition leaders condemned the bill as "anti-Muslim," warning it would deepen societal divisions and erode democratic values. (PC: Sansad TV)

The Lok Sabha is voting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju concluded his remarks. The bill has sparked strong opposition, with INDIA bloc parties calling it "unconstitutional." NDA allies, including TDP and JD(U), have issued whips supporting the bill. MP NK Premachandran proposed an amendment allowing non-Muslims on Waqf boards. Rijiju defended the government, stating, “No place is safer for minorities than India.” The bill will move to the Rajya Sabha next, with both Houses allotted eight hours for debate. The final outcome of the Lok Sabha vote is awaited. (PC: India Today)

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi accused the BJP government of using the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to “dilute the Constitution and disenfranchise minorities.” Challenging Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s claim that the UPA transferred 123 properties to the Delhi Waqf Board in 2014, Gogoi demanded proof and accused him of misleading Parliament. He criticized the BJP for neglecting minority concerns, questioning the bill’s “certificate of religion” requirement. Rijiju countered, asking Gogoi to specify his objections. The debate intensified as Gogoi accused the government of reviving colonial-era tactics and ignoring opposition voices. (PC: PTI)