Waqf (Amendment) Bill debate moves to Rajya Sabha - What's the road ahead?

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The Waqf Bill now faces a key test in Rajya Sabha (236 seats).

NDA needs 119 votes and has 125 with independents.

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who introduced the bill, emphasised that it does not interfere with religious practices but focuses solely on property management.“This Bill is about better governance and inclusivity.

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