India, April 2 -- Opposition lawmakers cited procedural lapses in the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as they opposed the proposed legislation in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Congress lawmaker KC Venugopal criticised what he called an attempt to bulldoze the legislation. He said the bill was brought to the notice of the lawmakers on Tuesday afternoon, leaving them with a short window to propose amendments. "The members have to have the power to give amendments to this type of bill. Yesterday, the bill was brought to the notice of members only in the afternoon, and the amendment time ceased around 3:30pm. How can the members move an amendment?" Venugopal asked. He sought more time to suggest amendments.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla di...