Alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party can never win elections alone in India, Independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav, on Tuesday said that the BJP cannot challenge West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the elections and cannot form the government in the state.
Daily life in Murshidabad gradually resumed amid tight security following the violent protests that erupted in various areas against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Earlier, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged that the Supreme Court was "inciting religious wars" and questioned its authority, suggesting that the Parliament building should be closed if the apex court was to make laws.
The advocate stated that there was an urgent need for the deployment of paramilitary forces in the region, and immediate action was needed. Thus, he had sought appropriate directions from the top court.
Earlier, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged that the Supreme Court was "inciting religious wars" and questioned its authority, suggesting that the Parliament building should be closed if the apex court was to make laws.
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.