Birla chides Sonia for remarks on Waqf Bill, Congress says Parliament is now Modi's durbar

Friday, 4 April 2025
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rebuked Sonia Gandhi's claim that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was 'bulldozed' through Parliament, asserting rules were followed. Extensive debate and voting occurred. Protests ensued from Congress as government faced criticism over US tariffs on Indian goods, with Rahul Gandhi warning of severe economic impact and demanding action from PM Modi.

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