New Delhi/IBNS, April 2 -- A heated debate is expected to take place in Lok Sabha on Wednesday as the Centre is set to table the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the lower house of Parliament.

The government will table the bill for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha.

All political parties irrespective of ruling and opposition camps have issued a whip to be present in the House.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Lok Sabha's Business Advisory Committee comprising representatives from all major political parties agreed on an eight-hour debate.

The committee, which is chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, has agreed that the duration of the debate can be extended as per the sense of the House.

The ruling Bhar...