The government has allocated eight hours for a discussion on the amended Waqf bill on Wednesday (April 2) in the Lok Sabha, a session that is likely to be stormy amid strong pushback from the opposition and various Muslim organisations.
A teaser of the probable showdown was seen on Tuesday, April 1, after the opposition walked out of the business advisory committee (BAC) meeting chaired by the Speaker following a heated exchange over the time alloted for the Waqf bill debate.
“We want a discussion on the Waqf bill, but the opposition is only resorting to fearmongering and trying to obstruct the legislation. The walkout by the opposition today was an excuse to avoid discussion. The Christian community is also supporting the bill,” Rijiju said.
Last week, the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) urged the MPs from the state cutting across political lines to support the Waqf bill.
The opposition, led by the Congress, has dubbed the bill unconstitutional and against the interest of the Muslim community.
