BJP spreading pernicious propaganda on Communal Violence Bill: Congress

Congress party is working on Communal Violence Bill which would be singularly beneficial piece of legislation meant to address pernicious evil of communal violence seriously. More than mere politics, Congress party believes that this is a highly necessary piece of social welfare legislation. Congress party is shocked at the BJP’s reaction. One may ask what is wrong in central government having a default power, a residuary power, and last resort power to act because secularism is a basic structured of the constitution of this country. It is part of the ‘atma’ of this country. Therefore, it is a pernicious propaganda to suggest that this bill gives power to the central government. All the powers are actually to the state government – 55 sections say so. Second, if it is an encroachment on state’s powers, those who think so, are free to challenge it after the act is passed. We stand by its validity; let it be tested in court.

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