Parliament Announces Joint Committee for Waqf (Amendment) Bill

A joint committee of Parliament has been established to review the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The committee comprises 31 members from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and will submit its report by the next session. The bill has sparked debate, with opposition expressing concerns over its implications.

A joint parliamentary committee has been formed to scrutinize the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, featuring 31 members—21 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. The committee will present its findings by the next session.

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who also handles parliamentary affairs, proposed the motion, which was adopted by both houses, naming the members of the committee.

The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, has been a contentious issue, with opposition parties alleging it targets Muslims and undermines the Constitution. In contrast, the government claims it does not interfere with mosque operations.