The opposition has unanimously agreed to hold a full discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill tomorrow and will vote against it in Parliament. The decision was made during a meeting this evening, attended by representatives from all opposition parties.
"We have decided to actively engage in the discussion of the bill and will strongly oppose its passage tomorrow," the Revolutionary Socialist Party's NK Premachandran told NDTV.
The Waqf Amendment Bill is expected to be tabled on Wednesday before the Lok Sabha. As per a PTI report citing sources, the bill will be taken up for consideration and passage at 12 Noon tomorrow.
Sources have further added that the government has allotted an eight hour discussion for the same.
The Waqf bill and its presentation was discussed at the meeting of the business advisory committee (BAC), which is chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Sources told PTI that the opposition sought for 12 hours for the discussion on the bill. However, the government stated that a discussion will also be done regarding Manipur, hence not more than eight hours can be given for the Waqf bill.
The Congress has issued a whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs, ensuring their presence in the House for the next three days, reports said.
