Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar made sharp remarks on Friday, accusing the Congress and AIMIM of "conspiring" to "incite unrest" in Hyderabad under the guise of protests against the Waqf Board Amendment Bill.
He alleged that the Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government is extending financial support to the AIMIM’s public meeting against the bill.
Speaking to the media at the BJP state office, Sanjay warned of a “Bengal-like situation” if such activities continue, stating that the government will be held responsible for any consequences.
He demanded transparency over Waqf land dealings, claiming that while the state holds 77,000 acres of Waqf property, most are misused or illegally occupied, benefiting leaders instead of poor Muslims.
Turning to the National Herald case, Sanjay called the Congress protest a “fake drama” and denied any BJP involvement, reminding that the case was filed in 2012 and is under judicial scrutiny.
He accused the Gandhi family of converting party funds into personal wealth through the Young India Trust, highlighting an ED chargesheet alleging Rs 998 crore in money laundering.
Sanjay questioned the lack of audits on Waqf properties nationwide, alleging encroachments even on temple and gurudwara lands in several states. He demanded a white paper on Waqf land income, utilisation, and encroachments in Telangana, challenging the state government and Waqf Board to ensure accountability.
Several BJP leaders, including state vice president Manohar Reddy and MLC candidate Gowtham Rao, were present at the press conference.
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