Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a scathing attack on the opposition, accusing them of spreading misinformation and inciting violence in the name of the Waqf law. Addressing a gathering, the Chief Minister alleged that large-scale land encroachment has taken place under the pretext of Waqf, including the illegal grabbing of land belonging to Dalits.
“The opposition is misleading people and fuelling unrest. Land has been looted in the name of Waqf, just like they misled the public during the CAA-NRC protests,” Yogi Adityanath said.
He warned that his government would take strict action against those attempting to disturb peace and communal harmony in the state.
The Waqf Amendment Act has triggered protests in several parts of the country, with political parties divided over its implications. Drawing parallels with earlier instances of unrest, Yogi maintained that "no one will be allowed to play with national unity for vote bank politics."
Meanwhile, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has come out strongly against the law, calling it “unconstitutional.” Speaking at a public meeting, Owaisi raised concerns about mosques in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district, claiming that the new legal provisions pose a threat to religious structures.
