New Delhi, April 2 -- Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy on Thursday said that the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was expected to be passed as the ruling government have more MPs.

"The bill was expected to be passed as there are more MPs in the government...We opposed and spoke against the bill and the government," Roy told ANI.

The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after a marathon and heated debate during which members of the INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation while the BJP and its allies in strongly supported it, saying it will bring transparency and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards.

The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, has also been passed in the Lok Sabha.

The bill was passed after amendments made by the...