Bengal's Chief Minister criticizes BJP for the Waqf Bill, alleging targeting of Muslims.

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, criticized the BJP-led central government for targeting Muslims through the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. She doubts the bill’s passage in Parliament and accuses the government of bypassing state consultations. Banerjee also urged the government to protect Hindus in Bangladesh and questioned why Muslims were singled out, unlike other religious trusts. The bill aims to streamline Waqf Board management but faces opposition in the Joint Parliamentary Committee.

December 02, 2024
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