Jamshedpur, April 19 -- A political storm has erupted in the State after the state's Minority Welfare Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader,Hafizul Hasan Ansari, reportedly stated that 'Shariat is above the Constitution'. The remark has drawn strong condemnation from theBharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which termed the minister's comment as an "open attack on India's democratic fabric and constitutional values."
Reacting sharply, the BJP'sJamshedpur Mahanagar unitannounced amassive protest marchto be held onApril 21. The party said it will take to the streets in large numbers to voice its outrage and demand accountability.
Animportant strategy meetingwas held at the BJP district office inSakchiunder the chairmanship ofDistrict Pre...