Waqf Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: The controversial Waqf Amendment Bill, which has faced strong criticism from Muslim organisations and opposition parties, was introduced in the Lok Sabha this afternoon (Wednesday).
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, tabled the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha.
The Parliamentary Affairs Advisory Committee has allocated eight hours for discussions on the bill, which has been met with intense criticism from Muslim organisations and opposition parties. If necessary, this time limit may be extended further.
The central government is eager to get the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill passed in the Lok Sabha today itself. If the bill is approved in the Lok Sabha today, reports suggest that the government intends to introduce it in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow.
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Vote rigging charges against MLA DN Jeevaraj: HC grants interim stay on FIR
Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay on the FIR against Sringeri legislator DN Jeevaraj, who is accused of vote rigging.
A vacation bench consisting of Justice V Sreeshananda heard on Tuesday the BJP MLA’s plea urging the HC to quash the case against him.
After hearing the arguments, the judge granted an interim stay on the case against Jeevaraj.
The hearing of the case has been adjourned to Thursday, May 7.
