NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday sharply criticised former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for her remarks alleging that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was “bulldozed” through Parliament. “The bill was passed according to the rules of the House. It is unfortunate that, despite following all parliamentary procedures, such allegations are being made,” he said, underscoring that the process adhered to democratic standards.
The Speaker, who refrained from making a direct reference to Sonia, emphasised that the bill underwent extensive deliberation, with Lok Sabha debating it for 13 hours and 53 minutes, followed by three rounds of voting.
His response sparked protests…