Historic triple talaq bill paves way in Lok Sabha: Here's how it was welcomed
New Delhi: A bill to make instant triple talaq illegal and void and awarding a jail term of three years for the husband, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill was introduced by Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad amid opposition to its introduction by members of different parties, including RJD, AIMIM, BJD and All India Muslim League.
Here is what lawmakers said on the issue:
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tabling the bill in the Lok Sabha said, "It is a historic day. We are making history today."
The minister added that the law is for women's rights and justice and not regarding any prayer, ritual or religion.
"When Islamic countries have regulated provisions of triple talaq then why can't we a secular nation do it? We are not interfering in Shariat?" Prasad further added in Lok Sabha.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi while talking about the triple talaq bill in the Lok Sabha said, it violates fundamental rights and lacks legal coherence.
On his Twitter handle, Owaisi shared a notice that he gave in the Lok Sabha opposing the introduction of Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill) 2017.
I have given a Notice to oppose the introduction of Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill) 2017 under rule 72 in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/YvLl1ntcqh
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) December 28, 2017
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said in the Lok Sabha, "All of us are supporting this bill, but there are certain lacunae which should and can be rectified in the standing committee,we can sit together and sort it out in a time bound manner."
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Bhartruhari Mahtab termed the bill as “flawed.” (BJD) MP in the Lok Sabha said, “This bill is flawed, there are many internal contradictions in the Bill.”
Shaista Ambar, All India Muslim Women's Personal Law Board (AIMWPLB) reuqested all the MPs to help pass the triple talaq bill. Ambar said: "This is a historic day, victims have suffered for years and they have been rewarded for their patience. Request all MPs to help pass the triple talaq bill."
After the BJP Parliamentary meeting on Thursday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed for unanimous passage of the Bill as it aims to give gender justice, protection and respect.
