Parliamentary Showdown: Waqf Bill Extension Sparks Tempest
The parliamentary committee examining the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill has opted for an extension until the conclusion of the next Budget Session. Despite a turbulent meeting that saw opposition members stage a walkout, a consensus was reached to push the report deadline beyond November 29, 2025. Stakeholder consultations remain ongoing.
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The parliamentary committee scrutinising the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill is moving towards an extension, opting to delay its report submission until the end of the next Budget Session, following a heated meeting that included an opposition walkout.
Opposition members protested chairperson Pal's assertion that a draft report was complete, demanding more time for stakeholder consultations, particularly in states with disputes between waqf boards and state governments.
Despite initial tensions, BJP members reassured the opposition of a deadline extension, leading to a consensus. The committee, established after the bill's introduction in August, aims to resolve discord while balancing transparency and religious rights.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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