Opposition creates confusion & leaves House: Rijiju in Rajya Sabha
The ongoing debate in the Rajya Sabha over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill took a dramatic turn on Thursday when Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized senior members of the opposition for creating confusion and raising issues in the House, only to walk out without staying back to listen to the replies. The minister’s remarks came during the discussions on the bill, which aimed to strengthen the functioning of Waqf boards and ensure transparency in their operations.
Rijiju, who is the Minister of State for Law and Justice, took a direct aim at senior Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal, accusing him of creating confusion by comparing the properties owned by Waqf bodies with those of other religious bodies. The minister alleged that Sibal’s comments were an attempt to divert attention from the main issue at hand and create unnecessary controversy.
“It is unfortunate that some senior members of the House are creating confusion and then walking out without listening to the replies,” Rijiju said. “This is not the way to conduct a dignified debate in the House. Instead of creating confusion and then leaving, they should engage in a constructive discussion and listen to the replies.”
The minister’s remarks were made during the discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which was introduced by the government to improve the functioning of Waqf boards and ensure transparency in their operations. The bill aimed to empower the Waqf boards to take more decisions and reduce the dependence on the government.
However, the opposition parties, including the Congress, the Left parties, and the Samajwadi Party, raised several objections to the bill, claiming that it would undermine the autonomy of the Waqf boards and give more powers to the government. They also alleged that the bill was designed to benefit a particular community and not the entire Waqf board.
Rijiju, however, rejected the opposition’s allegations, saying that the bill was designed to strengthen the functioning of the Waqf boards and ensure transparency in their operations. He also accused the opposition of trying to create unnecessary controversy and divert attention from the main issue at hand.
“It is unfortunate that some senior members of the House are trying to create confusion and divert attention from the main issue,” Rijiju said. “Instead of engaging in a constructive discussion, they are trying to create unnecessary controversy and walk out without listening to the replies.”
The minister’s remarks were made in the backdrop of a heated debate in the Rajya Sabha, which has been witnessing intense discussions on several bills, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The opposition parties have been criticising the government for its handling of the bill, claiming that it was designed to benefit a particular community and undermine the autonomy of the Waqf boards.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill has been a contentious issue in the Rajya Sabha, with both the government and the opposition parties having their own views on the matter. The bill has been introduced by the government to improve the functioning of the Waqf boards and ensure transparency in their operations. However, the opposition parties have been criticising the bill, claiming that it would undermine the autonomy of the Waqf boards and give more powers to the government.
In conclusion, the opposition’s criticism of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has created confusion and controversy in the Rajya Sabha, with both sides having their own views on the matter. The minister’s remarks have added to the tension, with Rijiju accusing the opposition of creating confusion and walking out without listening to the replies. The government and the opposition parties will have to engage in a constructive discussion to resolve the issue and ensure that the bill is passed in the Rajya Sabha.
