Hubballi-Dharwad, April 13 -- Karnataka Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan on Sunday voiced strong opposition to the Waqf Amendment Act, saying that the Karnataka government has decided not to implement this law in the state.

Speaking to reporters, Khan said, "Mamata Banerjee, Tamil Nadu CM, Kerala government and Karnataka government have made a decision regarding the Waqf Amendment Act that it is not acceptable to us. This bill should not have passed, but it has passed. But we will solve the problem through the court. I am sure we will get justice in the court... We will not implement in Karnataka."

Referring to recent protests against the Waqf Act in Murshidabad, he added, "I am saddened that three people died during protests in West Beng...