Banerjee claimed that the TMC has been leading the movement from the front against this Bill “from the very first day”.

During the Winter Session of the state Assembly, which started on November 25, Banerjee’s government may also bring a resolution opposing the Centre’s proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

“We are saying this bill is anti-national because it is violating the right of religion and the right of equality. We can’t support this,” she said during her speech.

She said, “The Bill was sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee. The Centre only gave advertisements like recruitment notices and asked for necessary suggestions.” Claiming that the Waqf board has branches in every state, she said, “The central government should consult with state governments. However, after seeing the advertisement, we sent some concrete proposals but that was not included.”

She said, “Every religion has a trust board. In the Waqf board, not only Muslims but many Hindus also donate land for development. The Central government is snatching that power as well.”

Banerjee also claimed that the West Bengal government is taking several steps for the development of the minority community.