Chairman Jagdambika Pal Defends Waqf Bill Proceedings Amid Opposition Criticism

Jagdambika Pal, chair of the Joint Parliamentary Panel on the Waqf Bill, dismissed opposition claims of norm violations following a violent incident. Pal stated he only reported on the event and maintained adherence to rules. Opposition MPs expressed concerns about the panel’s conduct, fearing it undermines fair outcomes for the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024.