Waqf (Amendment) Bill Debate in Rajya Sabha Sets New Record
New Delhi:
The recent debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha made history by becoming the longest discussion ever held in the Upper House. The intense debate lasted for more than 17 hours, breaking the previous record set in 1981.
Unprecedented Debate and Fiery Exchanges
The debate on the Waqf Bill 2025 in Rajya Sabha saw unprecedented discussions and fiery exchanges among the members. It was a defining moment in the Parliamentary journey, setting a new benchmark for future discussions in the House.
Facilitators of the Longest Discussion
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju took to social media to share glimpses of the facilitators of the historic discussion in Rajya Sabha. He shared pictures with MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal, Murugan, Secretary, Additional Secretary, and JS in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Record-Breaking Achievement
Mr. Rijiju mentioned in his post that the debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill lasted for 17 hours and 2 minutes, surpassing the previous record set in 1981. The dedication and commitment of the members during the discussion were commendable.
Longest Sitting in Rajya Sabha
The penultimate day of the Budget Session witnessed the longest-ever sitting in the history of Rajya Sabha, starting from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday and lasting till 4:02 a.m. the following day. The passage of the Waqf Bill from both houses of Parliament marked a significant milestone in Parliamentary proceedings.
Historic Legislation
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar praised the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as a historic legislation. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and shared purpose in achieving such milestones in the legislative process.
Parliamentary Productivity
Mr. Dhankhar congratulated the members of the Upper House for their unprecedented sitting and dedication to debating the legislation for 17 hours. The Rajya Sabha functioned for a total of 159 hours in the Budget Session, with productivity standing at 119 per cent.
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