Tue Apr 01 20:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Parliament Braces for Showdown over Amended Waqf Bill
**NEW DELHI –** The Lok Sabha is set for a heated debate today as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju introduces the revised Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bill, defended by Rijiju as a transparency measure, is expected to face fierce opposition from the INDIA bloc. Both the ruling BJP and the Congress have issued strict three-line whips, ensuring full attendance from their MPs. While the BJP and its allies will support the bill, the opposition has vowed to fight it vigorously, accusing the government of misleading the public.
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