As Bihar election approaches, protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill threatens to polarise the state voters. RJD and opposition parties oppose the Bill, claiming it targets minorities, while BJP supports it for minority welfare. BJP allies face dilemma on bill's polarizing potential amid opposition attacks.
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