JD(U) for political consensus on triple talaq

The JD(U), an ally of the BJP, Wednesday suggested that a political consensus should be reached taking all sections of the society along on the issue of triple talaq.

However, the Union government's decision to bring an ordinance on triple talaq drew sharp criticism from the opposition RJD which slammed the move as an example of "dog-whistle politics".

"There should be efforts to take all sections of the society along and reach a political consensus," RCP Singh, Janata Dal (United) national general secretary and Rajya Sabha member said.

"At present it is just an ordinance passed by the Union cabinet. If a bill is brought on the issue in Parliament, our party will voice its opinion more vocally", Singh, who is JD(U) parliamentary party leader, said.

Another senior party leader K C Tyagi said, "An ordinance becomes binding on the people. Decisions on such issues should be taken with the consent of the section of the society. Issues concerning minorities are very sensitive."