New Delhi: The political landscape witnessed a significant shift as Janata Dal (United) [JDU] and Telugu Desam Party [TDP] gave a conspicuous miss to the protests against the Waqf Bill at Jantar Mantar. With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gearing up to pass this historic legislation in the final week of the budget session after Eid, it appears that the party has firmly cemented its numbers to push the bill through Parliament.
Opposition Crumbles, BJP Marches Ahead
If the absence of key NDA allies from the protest wasn’t telling enough, the BJP’s resounding victories over Congress in Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi, and Jammu have further solidified its position. The party, already basking in its electoral dominance, is now eyeing another landmark legislative win, making it unstoppable in the current political climate.
JDU & TDP’s Calculated Silence?
The decision of JDU and TDP to stay away from the protests has raised eyebrows, especially given their past stances on community-centric policies. Whether this is a strategic realignment within the NDA or a quiet endorsement of the bill remains to be seen. However, their silence has certainly weakened the Opposition’s already crumbling narrative against the bill.
A Defining Moment for BJP
With the numbers in its favor and opposition parties either divided or missing in action, the BJP is set to achieve yet another legislative milestone. The Waqf Bill, once a contentious subject, is now on the fast track to becoming law—further asserting BJP’s legislative muscle in Indian politics.
As the countdown to the final week of the budget session begins, one thing is clear: BJP is playing to win, and at this point, nothing seems to be standing in its way.