India, April 3 -- Amid the ongoing controversy over the Waqf amendment bill, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday claimed that after targeting Waqf properties, the Centre will now turn its attention towards lands held by temple trusts.

The former Maharashtra chief minister's remarks came hours after the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, currently being debated in the Rajya Sabha.

"You are eyeing Waqf land, but temple trusts, churches, and gurudwaras, too, have land. You may be eyeing us (lands of Hindu temples) as well. The bill was brought just for land. We have opposed this sham," Thackeray was quoted as saying by PTI.

Speaking at a press conference, Thackeray accused the BJP of using the Waqf Bill as a smokes...