Opposition Creates Confusion & Leaves House: Rijiju in Rajya Sabha
The ongoing debate in the Rajya Sabha has taken a dramatic turn with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticizing senior members of the opposition for creating confusion and raising issues in the House without staying back to listen to the replies. The minister’s remarks came during the discussions on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Rijiju, who is the Minister of State for Home Affairs, was responding to the comments made by MP Kapil Sibal, a senior member of the Congress party, during the debate. Sibal had compared the properties of Waqf bodies with those of other religious bodies, claiming that the Waqf Amendment Bill was discriminatory.
Rijiju took exception to Sibal’s comments, saying that they created confusion and were not based on facts. He alleged that Sibal had made the comments without doing his homework, and that his intention was to create confusion rather than to engage in a constructive debate.
“This is not the first time that Sibal has made such comments,” Rijiju said. “He has a habit of creating confusion and then leaving the House without staying back to listen to the replies. This is not the way to conduct a debate.”
Rijiju also accused Sibal of being selective in his criticism, saying that he had not spoken out against the alleged irregularities in the management of properties by other religious bodies.
“It is unfair to target Waqf bodies alone,” Rijiju said. “There are irregularities in the management of properties by other religious bodies as well. But Sibal is not speaking out against those irregularities. He is only trying to create confusion and divert attention from the real issues.”
The minister’s remarks were supported by other members of the House, who argued that Sibal’s comments were an attempt to mislead the public and create confusion.
“This is not the first time that Sibal has made such comments,” said one member. “He has a history of making false and misleading statements. It is unfortunate that he is continuing to do so, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.”
The Waqf Amendment Bill is aimed at simplifying the management of Waqf properties and ensuring that they are used for the benefit of the public. The bill has been opposed by the Congress party and other opposition parties, who claim that it is an attempt to undermine the autonomy of Waqf bodies.
The debate on the bill has been marked by heated exchanges between members of the opposition and the government. Rijiju’s remarks have added to the tension, and it remains to be seen how the debate will unfold in the coming days.
In conclusion, Rijiju’s criticism of Sibal and the opposition for creating confusion and leaving the House without staying back to listen to the replies has added a new dimension to the debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill. The minister’s remarks have been supported by other members of the House, who argue that the opposition’s criticism is an attempt to mislead the public and create confusion.
As the debate continues, it is clear that the opposition will not give up its fight against the bill. However, the government is determined to push the bill through, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days.
