The Congress on Thursday said it will oppose the triple talaq Bill in Parliament, saying a debate was needed on some of its provisions. Congress Rajya Sabha member and spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said: “On triple talaq, we have raised some fundamental points. “Still one or two points are left... and debates are required on those points and we shall oppose it (Bill),” Singhvi added. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019. Also read: Will oppose Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha: JD(U) leaderThe Bill proposes to declare the practice of triple talaq as illegal and provides for payment of subsistence allowance to Muslim women and dependent children.

Source: Hindustan Times June 13, 2019 10:52 UTC