Joint parliamentary committee holds ‘fruitful’ 6-hour discussion on Waqf bill

The Joint Parliamentary Committee’s initial session on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill experienced heated exchanges as opposition parties reaffirmed their objections. Chairperson Jagdambika Pal described the lengthy meeting as productive, and advertisements will seek suggestions nationwide. The Union minority affairs ministry presented the law, assuring comprehensive stakeholder consultations, including Muslim bodies.