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Contrary to earlier claims that Biju Janata Dal (BJD) members were divided during the voting on the Waqf Bill in the Rajya Sabha, official records have revealed that the party voted in unison in support of the Bill. Allegations suggesting a split-reportedly that three BJD members supported the Bill, three opposed it, and one abstained-have now been proven incorrect.
The Waqf Bill, when presented in the Rajya Sabha on April 4, drew widespread speculation regarding the BJD's position. However, the official floor version of the debate and voting record clearly shows that five of the seven BJD MPs-Dr. Sasmit Patra, Manas Mangaraj, Sulata Deo...