New Delhi, March 24 -- The Congress on Sunday called the controversial Waqf law amendments an "assault" on the Constitution, and that it attempts to "damage the centuries-old bonds of social harmony" in India.
The party's communications head Jairam Ramesh, in a press statement, claimed that the legislation is "deeply flawed" and that it is part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's strategy and continuing attempts to "demonise minority communities by spreading false propaganda and creating prejudices". "The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is part of the BJP's strategy and continuing attempts to damage the centuries-old bonds of social harmony in our uniquely multi-religious society," he said.
Ramesh said all the institutions created by previous law...