Delhi 3 April 2025(Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): Sonia Gandhi’s comments at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) meeting highlight her strong opposition to the Waqf Bill and the One Nation, One Election Bill, framing them as attacks on the Constitution and tools for furthering the BJP’s political agenda.
She referred to the Waqf Bill as a “brazen assault on the Constitution” and criticised it as part of a larger strategy aimed at keeping society polarised.
Similarly, she expressed concern about the One Nation, One Election Bill, labeling it as another subversion of the Constitution, which she believes undermines democratic principles.
The Waqf Bill, in particular, seems to have drawn ire because of its potential to give the government greater control over Waqf properties, which are meant to be managed for the welfare of the Muslim community. Critics, including Sonia Gandhi, argue that this could lead to an encroachment on minority rights and further deepen divisions in society.
Regarding the One Nation, One Election Bill, the opposition sees it as an attempt by the BJP to centralise power and make it harder for regional parties to influence national elections. The bill proposes simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, which could change the dynamics of Indian politics by concentrating focus on national issues over regional ones.
Summary: At the CPP meet, Sonia Gandhi criticizes the government for rushing the Wakf Bill through Lok Sabha, calling it undemocratic and lacking proper debate.