New Delhi, March 31 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday dismissed the opposition against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that those opposing the same are "powerful people" while accusing them of "misguiding" people.

He said that criticising the bill was everyone's right, but it must be substantial.

"Who are those who are opposing this bill? There are a few powerful people who have encroached upon the Waqf properties. They are misguiding people. They are saying the bill is unconstitutional. It's everyone's right to criticise things, but criticism must have some substance in it," Rijiju told ANI.

Speaking about the letter sent by the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) extending support to the Waqf...