The bill's introduction has been postponed due to intense debates and disruptions within the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) responsible for reviewing it

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.

Opposition members of the Waqf Bill Committee recently stormed out of a meeting alleging that procedures and rules were not being followed

The Lok Sabha adopted the motion to extend the term of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (amendment) bill on Thursday and to present their report at the end of the 2025 budget session instead.

Committee Chairman and BJP leader Jagdambika Pal moved the resolution in the Lok Sabha, which approved it with a voice vote.

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,

After protests by opposition members on the panel, the Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill passed a resolu.

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.