Bengaluru, March 19 -- The Karnataka Assembly passed a resolution opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused the state government of engaging in "appeasement politics."

Leader of Opposition R. Ashok voiced strong objections to the resolution, alleging that the state government was supporting Muslims to gain votes.

"We discussed Waqf issues for two days because all our temples and farmers' land have been acquired by the Waqf Board. Many government schools, which have existed for the last 60-70 years, have also been declared as Waqf properties. The Karnataka government is supporting Muslims because of votes," Ashok stated.

BJP MLA Dr C N Ashwath Narayan also...