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The move came after the opposition members of the committee staged a walkout and slammed Jagdambika Pal, who is the JPC chairperson, for asserting that the panel's draft report was ready.
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Waqf parliamentary panel set for extension till last day of Budget Session
New Delhi: The parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set for an extension till the last day of the next Budget Session following a stormy meet of the panel marked by a brief walkout from its opposition members before a unanimous decision was taken to seek more time to finalise its report.
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Bill has faced criticism for not consulting all stakeholders, as voiced by various opposition MPs. The JPC intends to request an extension to ensure comprehensive hearings before submitting its report,
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Opposition members have been seeking an extension of the term of the joint committee to listen to more stakeholders. Jagdambika Pal said opposition members should not boycott the proceedings of the committee over their demands.
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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday more time for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf amendment bill, days after Opposition MPs made the same demand. The MP from Jharkhand's Godda constituency moved a resolution during a meeting of the Parliamentary panel on Wednesday.
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