Ravi Shankar Prasad Tables Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha

Ravi Shankar Prasad introduced the contentious triple talaq bill for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha today. The bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha by a voice vote amidst a walkout by Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, DMK and others. The bill was passed by the 16th Lok Sabha but could not pass the Rajya Sabha hurdle. The ruling BJP has issued a whip to its MPs, asking them to ensure their presence in the House.