The debate over the waqf bill at the JPC meeting on Tuesday showed no signs of stopping. Now, three BJP MPs in the JPC have written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding registration of an FIR against TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and suspension of him until the investigation into the riots during the JPC’s waqf meeting is completed. .
Three MPs write to Om Birla
The letter addressed to Om Birla was jointly signed by BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Aparajita Sarangi and Abhijeet Gangopadhyay. In the letter, the BJP MP also requested the Lok Sabha Speaker to consider expelling TMC MPs from the Lok Sabha. Lawmakers also said the entire incident should be referred to the ethics committee. In their letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker, the MPs said they witnessed the hooliganism and inexcusable acts of violence by Kayan Banerjee and he should face action.
What happened at the JPC meeting…
Now the question is, what happened to make Kayan Banerjee so angry and break the bottle. In fact, sources said a speech on Odisha was being given when the ruckus broke out at the JPC meeting of the Waqf Board. The meeting was attended by many eminent personalities including retired judges and Supreme Court lawyers. During this time, Kalyan Banerjee wanted to make his point without taking turns. He had spoken to him three times and he wanted another chance during the presentation. Bharatiya Janata Party MP Abhijeet Gangopadhyay objected to this.
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Sources said Kalyan Banerjee used abusive language against Abhijeet Gangopadhyay. However, both parties allegedly used abusive language. Subsequently, the two had a heated argument and the TMC councilor threw a glass bottle on the table, causing him injuries. Thereafter, AAP MP Sanjay Singh and AIMIM MP Owaisi sent the injured Kalyan Banerjee for treatment, and his hand required 4 stitches.
JPC formed to oppose waqf amendment
Let us tell you that the political circles in the country are furious over the waqf amendment bill. On August 8, the Modi government introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha, namely the “Religious Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024” and the “Muslim Religious Endowments (Abolition) Bill, 2024”. The government said the bills are aimed at improving the functioning of waqf boards and ensuring effective management of waqf properties. The opposition expressed strong objections to some of the provisions. The case was subsequently referred to a joint parliamentary committee for further investigation.
