The ... Regulation of Public Religious Buildings and Places Bill ... has genuinely caused grave fears and apprehension in the minds of minorities, particularly the Muslims, as the ostensible reason given by the UP government ... was its concern about the growing ISI activities. Madrasas and mosques were cited as the main hiding places and those from where the nefarious activities of the ISI are conducted.

The provisions in the Bill are draconian and fascist in character ... The National Council of the CPI feels that there are enough laws and provisions to fight the activities of the ISI and the present Bill passed by the UP Assembly is not required for the purpose. Hence, it appeals to the President of India not to give his assent to the Bill ..