New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has strongly opposed the "Constitution and Sharia Protection Movement" announced by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.

VHP Central Joint Secretary Vijay Shankar Tiwari on Tuesday said, "India is a nation governed by a constitution. Constitution is supreme in the country, not Sharia. Organizations who try to invoke Sharia parallel to the Constitution are undermining the country's unity."

VHP leader Tiwari further added that Muslims in India are Indian citizens and enjoy all the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. However, citizenship also comes with responsibilities. Accepting the laws of the country, respecting national symbols, and understanding the spirit of a Uniform Civi...