New Delhi, April 2 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday criticised the opposition's stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill during a debate in the Lok Sabha.

He urged the opposition to quote the law in its entirety, emphasising that the Constitution itself supports the government's actions to protect Waqf properties and uplift marginalised communities, including backward Muslims.

"If you quote any part of the law, please ensure you quote it entirely," said Prasad.

Accusing the opposition of selectively quoting the Constitution, Prasad referred to the frequent use of the Constitution, which he called the "Lal Kitab" (red book), and remarked, "Whenever there is a topic, that Lal Kitab is seen," in reference to th...