Mumbai, July 12 -- The Maharashtra government's passage of the Special Public Security Bill, 2024, has ignited fierce criticism from the Opposition, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders alleging the legislation aims to suppress dissent rather than enhance security. MP Sanjay Raut branded the law "BJP Suraksha Bill" during a press conference today, asserting: "The BJP fears not Naxals but NGOs, social activists, and opposition voices - particularly tribal land rights movements, this bill will silence under false security pretexts." The controversial legislation cleared both legislative houses this week - the Assembly on July 10 and the Council yesterday - despite protests and walkouts by opposition members. Designed to curb "anti-national activitie...