128 votes were in favour of the Bill and 95 against New Delhi: The Waqf Bill, after a smooth passage through Lok Sabha, breezed through the Rajya Sabha 24 hours later, after yet another marathon debate. On its way, it exposed a chink in the armour of the parties opposing the Bill. The voting was…
Major changes made in Waqf Amendment Bill
April 3, 2025New Delhi: Originally presented in August last year, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was reviewed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) led by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal. The proposed changes aim to streamline the administration and management of Waqf properties, address loopholes in the 1995 Act and improve technology-driven governance. Here are the key changes: Board…
Waqf row: JPC Chairman on fact-finding mission in Hubballi
November 7, 2024Hubballi: Jagdambika Pal, the Chairman of Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, today visited the State amid the ongoing Karnataka State Waqf Board row, issuing notices to farmers claiming ownership of agricultural lands. Pal, who arrived in Hubballi in the morning, will also be visiting Vijayapura and Belagavi as part…








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