BJD’s minority wing held a rally against the waqf bill.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Meanwhile, the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha on Sunday demanded withdrawal of the Religious Endowments (Amendment) Bill. The BJD claimed that the bill will affect harmony among communities.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday held a rally in Odisha demanding withdrawal of the Religious Endowments (Amendment) Bill. The party’s minority wing organized the rally near Raj Bhavan, where protesters raised slogans demanding withdrawal of the bill. Meanwhile, the protesters also submitted a memorandum to President Draupadi Murmu through the Khurda district collector.
“We are committed to the well-being of our country”
The central government is expected to discuss the issue at the winter parliamentary session starting on Monday. The government has listed 16 bills including the waqf amendment bill for this session. Meanwhile, after the BJD rally, the protesters submitted a memorandum to President Draupadi Murmu through the Khurda district collector. Here, he made some suggestions and expressed concern over the proposed amendments to the Waqf Law, 1995.
“We urge the withdrawal of this proposed bill and extensive consultation with stakeholders to address their concerns before any amendments are introduced in Parliament,” the memo said. “We are committed to the well-being of our country and rely on your office to safeguard it.” Justice and fairness in the matter.
Will strongly oppose bill in Parliament – BJD leaders
BJD minority president and MP Munna Khan said that party MPs will strongly oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament. However, BJP president Manmohan Samal said the central government will not do injustice to any community. The Junior Council has held five meetings so far on the Religious Endowments (Amendment) Bill, and the questions and answers on the bill lasted a total of 29 hours.
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