Lok Sabha to take up Waqf Bill on Wednesday; BJP, Shiv Sena issue whip to MPs
The Lok Sabha is set to debate and pass the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, with the Rajya Sabha expected to take it up on Thursday, reported PTI. The bill has sparked a clash between the government, which is determined to push it through, and a united Opposition calling it unconstitutional. Key NDA allies—TDP, JD(U), Shiv Sena, and LJP (Ram Vilas)—have issued whips directing their MPs to support the bill. However, some BJP allies continue to push for additional amendments, though they remain committed to the NDA’s stance. On Tuesday, Shiv Sena`s Chief Whip in the Lok Sabha sent a notice to Dr Shrikant Shinde, who is the Leader of the party in the Lower House of the Parliament, urging all lawmakers of the party to attend the legislative meeting, which will be held in the first week of April. All Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MPs are informed that some highly important matters and legislative work will be discussed and passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Accordingly, they have been …









