India, April 2 -- The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has firmly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill proposed by the NDA government, declaring that its MPs will vote against it in Parliament. The party's stance has sparked fresh political friction, especially in Kerala, where the Catholic Church has criticized MPs for their position on the controversial bill.

CPI(M) state secretary M.V. Govindan reaffirmed the party's opposition while speaking at the 24th party congress in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He dismissed concerns raised by the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC), stating that external influences would not sway the CPI(M)'s stand. "Let there be no doubt, we will take a stand against the Waqf Bill. We have already made our st...