Waqf Amendment Bill

Waqf Amendment Bill approved, Heated exchange between Rahul Gandhi and Anurag Thakur. Yogi in Action.

Waqf Amendment Bill approved, Heated exchange between Rahul Gandhi and Anurag Thakur. Yogi in Action.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on Friday. It was cleared by the Lok Sabha the day before. The session witnessed intense discussions, with arguments from both the ruling and opposition parties continuing past midnight. Following a 12-hour-long debate, 128 members voted in favor of the bill. Meanwhile, 95 members opposed it. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced the result. He noted that the final vote count might be subject to correction. The bill has received parliamentary approval. It will proceed to the President of India for final assent. It must receive this assent before becoming law. Additionally, the…
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Waqf Amendment Bill: How numbers stack up in Rajya Sabha – Who’s supporting and who’s opposing

Waqf Amendment Bill: How numbers stack up in Rajya Sabha – Who’s supporting and who’s opposing

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed in Lok Sabha and now faces a key test in Rajya Sabha. With NDA securing 125 votes and opposition at 95, the bill's fate depends on 16 undecided members. Know about the latest vote count, party-wise support, and key arguments for and against the bill. The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, despite strong opposition from various parties. The bill was approved with 288 votes in favour and 232 against. Over 100 amendments were proposed by opposition members, but all were rejected during voting. During the debate, the government defended…
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