Opposition MPs decide to vote against Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament tomorrow

The decision was taken at a meeting on Tuesday evening, which was attended by all Opposition parties.

"We have decided to actively participate in the discussion of the bill and strong opposition will be there in passing the bill tomorrow," RSP's NK Premachandran told NDTV in an exclusive interview.

"Floor leaders of the INDIA Alliance held a meeting today in the Parliament which was attended by Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Shri@kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri @RahulGandhi. During this meeting, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, was discussed at length with the floor leaders of both the Houses," the Congress posted on X.

The contentious bill, seeking to improve the management and administration of Waqf properties in India, will be taken up for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Roughly eight hours have been allotted for the debate, union minister Kiren Rijiju has said.

The Opposition has condemned the proposed law as unconstitutional.

While introducing the bill last year, the government proposed referring it to a joint committee of the two Houses. After its report came, the Cabinet approved certain changes based on the committee's recommendation.

The Congress has issued a whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs, ensuring their presence in the House for the next three days, reports said.