Big News: Rajya Sabha passes Triple Talaq Bill
After intense discussion, Rajya Sabha passes "Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2019".
New Delhi: After intense discussion which lasted nearly five hours, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the "Muslim Women(Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2019", commonly known as Triple Talaq Bill.
Rajya Sabha passes Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019. #TripleTalaqBill pic.twitter.com/gVLh2wTzXK
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019
The Lok Sabha had passed the Bill on July 25 with 303 'yes' votes against 82 'no' votes.
The Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu declared the Bill passed with '99' yes votes and '84' no votes.
BSP, TRS, TDP, JD(U) and AIADMK abstained from voting.
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