Bhopal Muslim Personal Law Board Protest Against Waqf Act ANN

Bhopal protest against waqf act: In Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal on Thursday, the Muslim society unitedly demonstrated in protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill (Waqf Act). This strike was organized under the leadership of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, in which a large number of people participated.

The protesters, wearing black clothes and lodged a peaceful protest in front of the Central Library from 2 pm to 4 pm. During this time he neither raised any political flag nor supported any particular party.

Opposition to law, hope of justice
Congress MLA Arif Masood, who is leading the demonstration, made serious allegations against the government and said that this bill is not an attempt to protect Waqf properties, but to grab them. He said, “This law does not protect Waqf, but has been brought with the intention of freeing the assets of the government. This will not benefit the Waqf Board. We will not accept it under any circumstances.”

Arif Masood also clarified that the demonstration will not be limited to the roads only, but will be taken to the Supreme Court. He expressed confidence that the judiciary would intervene in the matter and provide justice to the Muslim society.

BJP’s response: ‘selfish -based movement’
On the other hand, BJP leaders have described this protest as ‘selfish based’. He says that this amendment has been brought with the aim of ensuring correct use of Waqf properties and rein in corruption. He claimed that this would really benefit poor Muslims, not some selected people who control Waqf properties.

Preparation for nationwide movement
This demonstration of Bhopal is part of the “Waqf Bachao Campaign”, which has been started by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board. This campaign will be run across the country by 7 July. Board spokespersons said that this movement will be spread by village and city and city like Shah Bano case, so that more and more people can understand the impact of this law and raise their voice against it.

Protests happening in many cities
Protests are also being held in cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, Hyderabad regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill. Muslim organizations say that the government is targeting religious and social institutions of minority society. The protesters consider it a violation of Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, which gives the right to religious freedom and religious institutions.

The increasing protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill indicates that this issue is not only legal, but also socially and religious. While the government is calling it a step taken in transparency and the interest of the poor, Muslim organizations believe that it is hurting the sovereignty of Waqf and their religious freedom. In the coming days, there is a possibility of increasing a stir in the politics and courts of the country on this issue.