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Rajya Sabha MP and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Sulata Deo publicly declared on Wednesday her support for the recent Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. She clarified that she had voted in support of the Bill previously tabled in the Upper House of Parliament.
In a statement, BJD MP Sulata affirmed, "I had cast my vote in favour of the Waqf (Amendment) Act." She asserted that her decision was influenced by her party's leadership guidance.
According to the MP, a total of four members, including herself, appeared to have voted in support of the amendment. She also noted that a member was absent, and 'it seems' two voted against.
"When ...