In her first reaction to the Waqf Amendment Bill, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has strongly criticized the legislation, calling it a "direct attack on the Constitution." Speaking at a meeting of Congress MPs, she accused the BJP of forcing the bill through Parliament, labelling it as part of a deliberate strategy to promote polarization in the country. Gandhi suggested that the BJP’s aim with the bill was to divide society along communal lines and garner votes based on religious issues. She also expressed Congress' firm opposition to the bill, emphasizing that while it had passed in the Lok Sabha, the party would continue its efforts to block it in the Rajya Sabha. Sonia Gandhi urged party leaders to take the issue to the people, particularly in states where elections are forthcoming. She stressed the importance of protesting both on the streets and in Parliament. In her address, Sonia Gandhi highlighted the party's preparedness for the battle ahead, stating that the Congress would rally all its resources to resist the bill. She also emphasized the need for coordinated efforts with district and state party leaders to strategize further opposition. Gandhi's comments underscore the Congress' unwavering stance against the bill and their commitment to fighting it at every stage.
