BJD pulled back on the Waqf Bill, protested first, now told MPs – vote on their own and vote – BJD Backs Down on Waqf Bill first opposed now tells mps to Vote as per their wish ntc

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has changed its stand on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The party, which first opposed this bill, has now allowed its MPs to take independent decisions during voting. BJD has clarified that the party will not issue any whip on this bill and its MPs in the Rajya Sabha can vote by hearing the voice of their conscience.

Official statement of bjd

Biju Janata Dal said in its official statement, “We have always followed the principles of secularism and inclusion, so that the rights of all communities can be protected. We respect the sentiments expressed by different sections of minority communities. Keeping these ideas in mind, we have given the freedom to our honorable MPs to take up the rights of all communities and all communities. But no party whip has been released. “