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'No party whip': BJD tells MPs to 'exercise conscience' on Waqf Amendment Bill

IndiaTimes Thursday, 3 April 2025 ()
Biju Janata Dal emphasizes the importance of justice, harmony, and community rights regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha. The party did not issue a whip, encouraging its members to vote according to their conscience despite announcing opposition to the bill.
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