Senior Congress leader and Advisor to the Telangana Government for SC, ST, OBC, and Minorities, Mohammed Ali Shabbir, on Sunday strongly criticised the BJP-led government over the passage of the Waqf Amendment Act, stating that Telangana was the first state to oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill.
"It's imperative for all political entities to approach judicial pronouncements with consistency and integrity. Respecting the judiciary shouldn't be contingent upon the favourability of its decisions. Selective approbation erodes public trust and the foundational principles of our democracy
Hitting out at West Bengal Chief Minister over violence in Murshidabad district concerning Waqf Amendment Act, BJP leader and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar alleged on Sunday that she was importing "Bangladesh situation" and "Hindus are being murdered" in the state.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Agnimitra Paul expressed her support for BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the latter's remarks on the Supreme Court amid the ongoing controversy regarding the recently passed Waqf Amendment Act, and said that if the country is run by the Chief Justice of India
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Act and urged the Supreme Court to reject it, citing Muslim sentiments. She said PDP staged protests and highlighted the limited legislative strength to challenge the law in the assembly.
"Nishikant Dubey's statement is a well-thought-out strategy... When the Chief Justice and his bench asked tricky questions as per the Constitution, the BJP people got scared and are now trying to put pressure on the Chief Justice and the judiciary," Punia said.
Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for failing to maintain law and order amid unrest in Murshidabad, allegedly linked to the Waqf Amendment Act.
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday on Sunday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey for his remarks against the Supreme Court and said people like Nishikant Dubey justify the ideology of the BJP, that they are ready to go against the Supreme Court.
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Sunday spoke about the recently passed Waqf Act, stating that it is leading to conflicts between different religious communities.
He said that people in the country, and especially from Munambam, were aware of those who have worked hard to resolve their issues and those who have "done nothing".
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Saturday attacked Bharatiya Janata Party over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's recent remarks on the Supreme Court and said that the party is going against all laws.