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Voting On Waqf Bill Underway In Lok Sabha As Opposition Asks For Division Of Votes

The Lok Sabha began voting on the amended Waqf Bill after a 10-hour debate, resulting in 288 votes in favor and 232 against around 2 am on Thursday.
The bill includes provisions for non-Muslim members in Waqf boards and restricts property donations to practicing Muslims for at least five years.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board announced it would challenge the Waqf Bill in court and plan nationwide protests against it.

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Indian Express

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Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates | ‘Cultural vandalism’ vs ‘misinformation’: BJP-Opposition debate continues in Rajya Sabha

Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha Today LIVE Updates: Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hit out at BJP MP Anurag Thakur for the latter's allegations of 'land grabbing' against the Congress chief amid the Waqf Bill row.

14 hours ago·India

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The Siasat Daily

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After Lok Sabha, Waqf Amendment Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday, April 3, tabled the Waqf Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, asserting that the proposed legislation is not against Muslims or intended to hurt their religious feelings, but seeks to improve the functioning of Waqf properties, address the complexities, ensure transparency and introduce technology-driven management. The Lok Sabha passed the Bill with a 288-232 vote in the wee ho…

17 hours ago

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Moneycontrol

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How 'washroom breaks' during marathon LS debate on Waqf Bill left Congress red-faced

The commotion over the washroom breaks when voting was being undertaken on the Waqf Bill ended only when Speaker Om Birla informed members about what constituted the 'lobby' in the new Parliament building.

18 hours ago·India

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India TV News

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Waqf Amendment Bill: How numbers stack up in Rajya Sabha - Who's supporting and who's opposing

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, despite strong opposition from various parties. The bill was approved with 288 votes in favour and 232 against. Over 100 amendments were proposed by opposition members, but all were rejected during voting. During the debate, the government defended the bill, arguing that without these amendments, several properties, including the Parliament building, could have come under the Del…

21 hours ago·India

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NDTV

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Waqf Bill Clears Lok Sabha With 288 Votes In Favour, 232 Against

The Waqf Amendment Bill sailed through the Lok Sabha early on Thursday after a marathon 12-hour debate that saw the government and the Opposition go toe-to-toe on the contentious bill well-past midnight.

1 day ago·New Delhi, India

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Waqf Amendment Bill Passed in Lok Sabha by 288-232 Votes After Hours of Heated Debate | 📰 LatestLY

Speaker Om Birla confirmed the final tally, reflecting a significant division among MPs. The bill’s passage marks an important legislative decision, with strong support and opposition shaping the debate in Parliament. 📰 Waqf Amendment Bill Passed in Lok Sabha by 288-232 Votes After Hours of Heated Debate.

1 day ago

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