Opposition has labelled the bill an “attack on the Constitution” and a “draconian” assault on the freedom of religion and federal system.
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Rijiju emphasised that the bill is designed to address long-standing issues within Waqf boards. He stated, “The Waqf board was captured by the mafia. We are bringing this amendment to rectify the system and address the issues that have plagued Waqf properties.”
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Rijiju applauded the budget and remarked that the 2024-25 Union Budget lays a robust foundation for an ‘atmanirbhar’ and ‘viksit’ India.
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Congress leaders, including President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, led the demonstration, joined by MPs from the TMC, Samajwadi Party, DMK, and the Left.
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As the new Lok Sabha gears up to select a Speaker on June 26, the ruling and Opposition coalition groups are working together
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NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju has described his last day in the old parliament as “very memorable”. Speaking to The New Indian, Rijiju said, “The…
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Announcement comes hours after Union Minister Kiren Rijiju was moved out of the ministry to Earth Sciences
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Many BJP supporters argue that the move will have no concrete impact on Rajasthan Assembly elections
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NEW DELHI: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijuju said that he received a letter from Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana after he sought his…
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NEW DELHI: Through the remark of Congress Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury against President Draupadi Murmu, Congress has laid bare its anti-tribal mentality and…
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