Parliament Sparks Fly Over Waqf Bill Deliberations

Tensions rise in Parliament as ruling and opposition members clash over the Waqf Bill. Opposition protests the involvement of non-stakeholders and seeks dismissal of a report from the Delhi Waqf Board. The committee debates with input from former judges and state Waqf officials amidst sharp disagreements.

Tensions flared in Parliament as members from both ruling and opposition parties clashed over the contentious Waqf Bill. The meeting was the first since TMC member Kalyan Banerjee's suspension following his disruptive conduct last week.

Dissent erupted quickly, with AAP's Sanjay Singh challenging the credentials of Delhi Waqf Board administrator Ashwini Kumar, arguing that his report lacked approval from the Chief Minister. This led to a temporary walkout by opposition members, who also withdrew their attendance as a protest.

The session, fraught with heated exchanges, saw opposition resistance to former judges' participation, claiming they were non-stakeholders, while BJP members argued for their judicial insights. Amidst the discord, Uttarakhand's Waqf Board head stirred debate by linking the Uniform Civil Code with the Waqf law, adding layers to the already complex discussions.

(With inputs from agencies.)