The Congress party has issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha members, mandating their presence in the House for the next three days, as the government prepares to table the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill. This move by the Congress underscores the party’s strong opposition to the proposed amendments and its determination to challenge the government’s stance on the issue.
The decision to issue the whip came after the government confirmed that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill would be brought before the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, April 1, 2025. The bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act, has generated significant debate and controversy, with opposition parties expressing concerns about its potential impact on Waqf properties and the rights of minority communities.
A three-line whip is the strictest form of instruction issued by a political party to its members, requiring their mandatory presence and voting by the party’s directives. Congress’s issuance of this whip signals its intent to mount a strong and unified opposition to the bill, highlighting the gravity of the issue.
The Waqf bill amendments are expected to trigger intense parliamentary debates, with the Congress and other opposition parties likely to raise concerns about the bill’s provisions and their implications. Congress hopes to ensure that all its members are present in the House to voice their opposition and participate in the legislative process.
This move by the Congress shows the high level of importance that the party is placing on this bill.
