In a dramatic turn of events in Parliament, the debate over the controversial Waqf Bill stretched beyond 12 hours, sparking heated exchanges, procedural interruptions, and an unexpected washroom break that led to an uproar in the Congress camp.
The bill, which has been at the center of political discourse, saw intense discussions from both the ruling and opposition benches. While the government defended its provisions as necessary reforms, the opposition, particularly the Congress, strongly opposed it, calling it an attack on minority rights.
However, the high-stakes debate took an amusing yet chaotic twist when a key Congress leader left the chamber for a brief washroom break at a crucial voting moment. The absence led to a temporary numerical disadvantage for the party, triggering outrage among its members when the government used the opportunity to push the bill through a critical stage.
The incident quickly became a talking point, with ruling party leaders mocking Congress for its lack of coordination. “It seems they were more concerned about their personal breaks than the concerns of the people,” quipped a senior minister. Social media was flooded with reactions, with many drawing parallels to past political miscalculations.
Congress, however, hit back, accusing the government of using “cheap tricks” to manipulate the vote. “This was deliberate. They rushed the process knowing our leader was momentarily out. It’s an insult to parliamentary decorum,” said a senior Congress spokesperson.
Despite the theatrics, the bill has now moved to the next stage, setting the stage for further political clashes. With elections around the corner, the Waqf Bill has already become a major flashpoint, and this washroom episode has only added to the drama surrounding it.
