The Trinamool Congress MP smashed a glass water bottle & threw it towards panel chairman Jagdambika Pal of BJP during a heated exchange of words with the party's Abhijit Gangopadhyay.
From Waqf Bill stand to Tyagi’s exit as spokesperson, JD(U) is trying to strike balance between alliance with BJP & protecting its core identity, But, it appears to be struggling.
At a meeting attended by Minority Affairs Minister Rijiju, Minority Morcha leaders raised concerns about the bill, noting it could lead to tough questions during BJP's membership drive.
At meeting on proposed changes to 1995 Waqf Act, Islamic outfits raised objections & called for scrapping of Bill. Oppn MPs said govt mustn’t interfere in religious matters.
Lawyers argue that the bill should be prepared entirely by the Muslim community, focus on strengthening the waqf & maintain the principles of Muslim law.
On Thursday, Muslim outfits warned that if bill is passed, they would protest nationwide until it is revoked. Bill is against secularism and Constitution, they added.
BJP ally JD(U) said it is consulting with Muslim community which has expressed reservations over some aspects of Bill, and that it will discuss these at next meeting, it is learnt.
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Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.
Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.
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