The Waqf Amendment Bill, which has sparked intense national debate, has successfully passed in the Lok Sabha and is now set to be presented in the Rajya Sabha. The bill cleared the Lok Sabha with 288 votes in favor and 232 against after a marathon 12-hour discussion. Today, it will be debated in the Rajya Sabha, with another 8-hour discussion planned. The bill has raised strong concerns among opposition parties, leading to heated discussions. A dramatic moment occurred when Asaduddin Owaisi, a prominent opposition leader, symbolically tore up the bill's copy during his speech, signaling his staunch opposition. His gesture was met with criticism from the BJP, who accused him of disrespecting the legislative process. Owaisi likened the bill to unconstitutional laws, drawing a parallel with Mahatma Gandhi’s historic act of tearing up unjust laws during the Indian freedom struggle. He condemned the bill as divisive and potentially harmful to communal harmony, emphasizing that it could deepen religious divides. The passage of the bill in the Lok Sabha marks a crucial step, but its future will be determined by the Rajya Sabha. While the opposition remains resolute in its opposition, the government continues to defend the bill, arguing that it is necessary for the country’s progress and national unity.
