(MENAFN - IANS) Bhubaneswar, April 4 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal's change of stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at the last moment has sparked a heated political debate in Odisha, with the state's ... .
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused Biju Janata Dal (BJD) of succumbing to the BJP's pressure before voting in favour of the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill...Confusion in BJD ... However, it voted for the bill, confusing some BJD leaders.
NEW DELHI...BJD's surprising decision to withdraw its whip to allow its seven members to vote as 'per their conscience' brought a few extra votes for the governing side and took its tally beyond the anticipated 123 votes to 128 ... .
BJD, which opposed the Bill, withdrew its whip and told its MPs to vote according to their conscience \u201cin the best interest of justice, harmony and the rights of all communities\u201d.
Parliament approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod in the early hours of Friday following a 12-hour marathon debate ...News / India News / Parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill 2025; BJD MP backs it in Rajya Sabha.
BJD lawmaker Muzibulla Khan vocally opposed the Bill during the debate (Sansad Tv) ...The Bill secured 128 votes, 3 more than the NDA’s strength, as at least one of the seven BJD lawmakers, Sasmit Patra, confirmed voting in favour.