India, April 16 -- West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the Waqf (Amendment) Act goes against the federal structure of the country.Speaking at a meeting with Imams, Mamata said that everyone irrespective of religion has played a role in India's progress, but efforts are on to undermine the Constitution.

"I want to challenge and tell the Government of India - why were you hurried about the Waqf Amendment? Didn't you know the situation in Bangladesh? Bengal shares a border with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. I will be happy if it brings good to the country. But what is their plan? To engage in riots by using certain agencies that facilitate movement of people from there?" said Mamata Ban...