Jagdambika Pal
Jagdambika Pal is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), known for his long-standing service in various capacities within the Indian government. He has served as a Member of Parliament and has held key positions in state politics, including as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in the late 1990s. Recently, he was in the news for chairing the Joint Parliamentary Committee that reviewed and recommended amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to address various aspects of waqf management and representation in India.
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Jagdambika Pal suggested that Rohini Acharya was being used as a scapegoat for the RJD's electoral defeat.
'Tejashwi so unpopular in own family': NDA on Rohini Acharya's 'abuse' charges; demands answers from RJD leader | India News
India· 2025-11-16
Pal criticized Owaisi for tearing up the bill, calling it unconstitutional.
Waqf bill: Owaisi cites Gandhi, tears up copy of bill in protest; Jagdambika Pal counters | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-02
A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), led by Jagdambika Pal, was formed to review the bill.
Uttarakhand Waqf Board chairman says those opposing Waqf bill are 'political Muslims' | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-02
Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill, summed up how the legislation would benefit the poor members of the community.
Why BJP pitch for Waqf reforms may find support among a section of Muslims | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-01
Jagdambika Pal was in the chair during Bimol Akoijam's protest in Lok Sabha.
Manipur talks stuck as Kukis insist on ‘separate hill state’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-13
Jagdambika Pal headed the Joint Parliamentary Committee that recommended changes to the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Cabinet clears decks for tabling of Waqf bill | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-27