Jammu, April 4 -- National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today come down heavily on the BJP over Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it a blatant attack on the Constitution of India and a dangerous step towards sabotaging the country's religious harmony.

In a statement issued here today, Mr Sadhotra said that the bill is not just a legislative move, but a calculated attempt to trample upon the foundational idea of India, an idea that celebrates unity in diversity and guarantees religious freedom as enshrined in the Constitution.

"This amendment is a direct threat to the secular fabric of our nation. It seeks to undermine the autonomy of religious institutions and marginalize communities under...