India, April 3 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday said that its MPs would vote in Parliament on the Waqf amendment bill "according to their conscience", a day after announcing that it would oppose the legislation. "The Biju Janata Dal has always upheld the principles of secularism and inclusivity, ensuring the rights of all communities. We deeply respect the diverse sentiments expressed by different sections of the Minority communities regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024," BJD national spokesperson Sasmit Patra said in a post on X.

"Our Party, having taken these views into careful consideration, has entrusted our Hon'ble Members in the Rajya Sabha with the responsibility of exercising their conscience in the best interest of ...