Waqf Bill: All grievances and modifications accounted for, asserts Pal; rebuffs Opposition's allegations
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Synopsis
On February 3, 2024, Jagdambika Pal, the Chairman of the JPC on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stated that all grievances and amendments have been incorporated, dismissing the Opposition's claims. He emphasized the ongoing discussions and the future presentation of the report.
Key Takeaways
- All complaints and amendments have been included in discussions.
- Pal dismissed the Opposition's claims as unfounded.
- The next JPC meeting will be scheduled by the Lok Sabha Speaker.
- The report on the Waqf Bill will not be presented immediately.
- The government aims for betterment through the Waqf law.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (NationPress) Jagdambika Pal, the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, addressed the Opposition's worries on Monday regarding the committee's sessions and the advancement of the Bill, asserting that all complaints and amendments have been taken into account.
Responding to remarks from leaders such as Asaduddin Owaisi and Sanjay Singh, who criticized the government for not heeding their concerns, Pal labeled these assertions as unfounded.
Regarding the ongoing discussions, Pal emphasized, "The Opposition's remarks about the JPC's meetings and the board are completely unwarranted. Their claims are frivolous. Concerning the allegations from Owaisi and Sanjay Singh that the government is ignoring them, I want to clarify that all the complaints and amendments they submitted in writing have been included in the deliberations."
Pal also indicated that the next JPC meeting will be arranged by the Lok Sabha Speaker. "The Speaker will determine when the next meeting occurs, and the Chairman has already been notified about this. The report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will be presented once the Speaker incorporates it into the agenda," he added.
Furthermore, Pal made it clear that the report would not be delivered immediately. "No, the report is not being presented today. When the Speaker places it on the agenda, we will present our report based on the JPC Waqf framework," he stated, responding to speculation that the report might be unveiled today.
"It is a correction and for the betterment. Once it is presented, people will see that a very good decision has been made by the government," Pal stated.
He further remarked, "Just as the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir facilitated peace and development, similarly, the Waqf law will benefit minorities."
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, continues to be a contentious topic, with the Opposition accusing the government of neglecting their perspectives.
