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Mamata Banerjee Criticizes BJP Over Waqf Bill

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-03T08:48:38.710750+05:30

- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP-led central government for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing it of targeting Muslims and fostering divisiveness. - She questioned the Centre's lack of consultation with state governments and the exclusion of opposition voices in the Joint Parliamentary Committee. - Banerjee highlighted the need to respect constitutional norms and protect minority rights, criticizing the BJP's handling of issues like the NRC, UCC, and CAA. Source: [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india/waqf-amendment-bill-mamata-banerjee-two-third-majority-reminder-to-modi-govt-asks-why-targeting-muslims-1735202), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/mamata-banerjee-criticizes-centre-for-excluding-states-from-waqf-bill-discussions/articleshow/115907613.cms)

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP-led central government for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing it of targeting Muslims and fostering divisiveness.
She questioned the Centre's lack of consultation with state governments and the exclusion of opposition voices in the Joint Parliamentary Committee.
Banerjee highlighted the need to respect constitutional norms and protect minority rights, criticizing the BJP's handling of issues like the NRC, UCC, and CAA.

Source: Abp News, The Times Of India