Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) BJP MP and Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Jagdambika Pal, on Tuesday, criticised the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for not participating in the debate and instead claiming the Bill was “unconstitutional”. “If Rahul Gandhi is … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) chief, Jagdambika Pal, on Thursday rejected the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Central Waqf Councils and State Waqf Boards as an ‘encroachment’ in the religious rights of minorities, reasoning that it was essential for better upkeep and maintenance of Waqf … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, citing the recent unrest in Murshidabad district over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Pal claimed that the law and order situation in the state had worsened and imposition of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Lucknow, April 15 (IANS) In the wake of violent unrest in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, the Mamata Banerjee-led government is under fierce attack from the BJP. The party MP Jagdambika Pal has accused the West Bengal government of actively sheltering those responsible for the violence, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Following the successful passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill by the Central Government, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Chairman, Jagdambika Pal, expressed satisfaction by calling it a day of celebration and praised the government’s commitment towards socio-economic development. Speaking to IANS, Pal remarked, “Over the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill escalated on Tuesday as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav strongly opposed the legislation, accusing the BJP of attempting to “interfere” in everything to gain control. In response, Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) With the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) giving the green light for Holi celebrations at the non-resident students’ club (NRSC) on March 13 and 14, following increasing pressure, BJP MP and Waqf Bill Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Jagdambika Pal stepped in to voice support for cultural … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Jagdambika Pal, the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, responded to the Opposition’s concerns on Monday regarding the committee’s meetings and the Bill’s progress and said that all complaints and amendments have been included. In reaction to comments by leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Bill is set to convene on Monday at 11 a.m. to carry out a clause-by-clause discussion of the proposed legislation. The meeting comes with both the ruling party and opposition members proposing 444 amendments to the 44 clauses of the Bill, signalling … Read more