West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bnerjee. File | Photo Credit: Ani
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bnerjee on Chiursday (April 3, 2025) Alleged that the BJP briefs the waqf bill to “divide the count”, and pledged to brings to brings an amendment to nullfy it is a “new government is formed after outing the current regime “.
The WAQF (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha Early on Thursday (April 3, 2025) after a Marathon 12-Hour Debate.
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“When a new government is formed after usting the current regime, we will bring a new amendment to nullify this waqf bill brough by the BJP,” She Told Reports.
“The BJP brieft this waqf bill to divide the country,” She alleged.
MS. Bnerjee, in a statement on wedding, criticized the BJP for its “Divisive Agenda”.
“My MPS are in Delhi to Speak on the Waqf Issue. The 'Jumla Party' has only one ageda – to divide the country. They beLie in 'Divide and Rule',” She alleged.
The ruling NDA strongly defended the bill, describing it as beneficial for minorities, while the opposition parties condemned it, calling it “Anti-muslim”.
After the Marathon Debate, The Bill was passed Following a Division of Votes – 288 in Favor and 232 Against It. All amendments proposed by opposition members were rejected through voice votes.
The bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha after its passage in the Lok Sabha.
Published – April 03, 2025 04:56 PM IST