10 Opposition MPs Suspended Over Dispute in Waqf Bill Panel Meeting

The suspension followed accusations of rushed proceedings and protests against the handling of the Waqf Amendment Bill discussions.

Ten opposition MPs, including leaders from TMC, Congress, DMK, AIMIM, and Shiv Sena (UBT), were suspended for a day from the Joint Parliamentary Committee Waqf Amendment Bill after heated protests during the meeting.
Opposition MPs alleged that the JPC chairman, BJP's Jagdambika Pal, unilaterally changed the agenda and rushed proceedings, ignoring their requests for more time to review stakeholder feedback.
The meeting, which included a delegation led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from Jammu and Kashmir, saw disruptions as opposition members accused the government of fast-tracking the bill for political motives, particularly ahead of the Delhi elections.
The Waqf Amendment Bill proposes significant changes to the governance of Waqf properties, including the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf boards and councils, a move criticized by opposition leaders as unconstitutional and detrimental to minority rights.
Suspended MPs have written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, questioning the chairman's authority to order suspensions and demanding fairer and more transparent proceedings.