Karnataka’s Waqf Policy Treating Hindus As “2nd-Grade” Citizens: BJP

Karnataka BJP, led by Opposition Leader R. Ashoka, criticized the Congress government’s Waqf policy, accusing it of treating Hindus as second-class citizens. Ashoka opposed the 1974 gazette notification and vowed to continue protests. He criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for ignoring farmers’ concerns while boasting about election wins, labeling the government mismanaged and arrogant.