Patna, April 5 -- BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad has strongly defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, calling it a constitutional and progressive measure that supports the poor, women, and Pasmanda Muslims.

Speaking to reporters, Prasad said, "RJD will obviously oppose this (Waqf Amendment Bill) because of their vote bank politics. They lose every time and will lose again. The Waqf Bill is completely constitutional, it is in favour of the poor, women, and Pasmanda Muslims."

Prasad also criticized the opposition for their response to the bill, particularly pointing out the silence of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

"Why didn't Rahul Gandhi speak? Who stopped him? He was in the House but said nothing. Priyanka Gandh...