Who supports, who opposes and does BJP have numbers in Parliament
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, faces a crucial debate in Parliament, with the BJP confident of support from key allies. Parliament is set for a massive showdown between the Centre and Opposition as the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be taken up for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The Waqf Bill is likely to come before the Rajya Sabha on Thursday . Minorities and parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters that the Lok Sabha 's business advisory committee (BAC), which includes leaders from all major parties and is chaired by Speaker Om Birla, agreed on an eight-hour debate. Senior leaders on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is confident of the support of key allies such as the Janata Dal (United), the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), whose backing is crucial for the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill to clear Parliament. Also Read | Key BJP allies set to vote in favour of waqf...