Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed the political parties to support the bill on triple talaq. <br/><br/>Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar told reporters after BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, that Prime Minister appealed for a consensus in the passage of the 'Muslim women Protection of Rights on Marriage' Bill.<br/> <br/>The bill, which criminalises the practice of instant triple Talaq or Talaq-e-biddat, is slated to be tabled in the Lok Sabha today. Mr Kumar said the Bill seeks to provide gender justice, respect and security for Muslim women.<br/><br/>Responding to a question on consensus on the legislation in Rajya Sabha where the opposition has an upper hand, Kumar said after its passage in Lok Sabha, the government will initiate the process of evolving a consensus in the upper house. He said the process, in fact, has already begun.
News On AIR | December 28, 2017 12:13 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeals political parties to support bill on triple talaq