BJP's Jagdambika Pal appointed to lead 31-member joint parliamentary committee examining Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

BJP's Jagdambika Pal, a Lok Sabha MP, has been appointed to lead a 31-member joint parliamentary committee examining the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The bill, which proposes 40 amendments, aims to repeal several provisions of the existing Waqf Act, and seeks to ensure representation for Muslim women and non-Muslims in Waqf Boards. The committee, consisting of 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha, is set to submit its findings by the next parliamentary session.

August 13, 2024
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