Kumar Bahukhandi
Indian Block against Waqf Board
“We have decided to actively participate in the discussion of the bill and strong opposition will be there in passing the bill tomorrow,” RSP’s NK Premachandran told Media
New Delhi:The opposition has unanimously decided to have a full discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill tomorrow and will vote against it in parliament. The decision came at a meeting this evening, which was attended by all Opposition parties.
“We have decided to actively participate in the discussion of the bill and strong opposition will be there in passing the bill tomorrow,” RSP’s NK Premachandran told Media in an exclusive interview, pointing out that the Opposition has been against the bill at every stage.
There will be no walkouts, demonstration or disruption will be there, he said. “We will point out the flaws and demerits of the bill. It will be a very academic discussion,” he added.
“Along with the INDIA alliance, we are requesting the like-minded parties also, because this is clear-cut violation of the constitution,” said senior Congress leader KC Venugopal.
The AIADMK has already said that it would vote against the bill.
Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal and K Chandrasekhar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi are yet to make their stance known.
The controversial bill – which seeks to improve the management and administration of Waqf properties in India – will be taken up for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha tomorrow. Roughly eight hours have been allotted for the debate, Union minister Kiren Rijiju has said, though the opposition has asked for 10 hours.
