AIMPLB condemns Waqf amendment bill, calls for nationwide protest
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly condemned the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, calling it a "deplorable act of government" and a "black chapter for the largest democracy in the world."
Meanwhile in its announcement issued on Friday the Board has announced plans to initiate nationwide protests and legal action against the bill.
Mawlana Muhammad Fazlur Raheem Mujaddidi, General Secretary of AIMPLB, criticized the government for disregarding the concerns of the Muslim community, opposition parties, and civil society.
He accused the ruling party of promoting sectarian divisions and claimed that the bill, while projected as being pro-Muslim, is in reality "totally unacceptable" to the community. He further asserted that the government’s actions reflect an oppressive attitude that contradicts democratic principles.
In response, the AIMPLB has promised to launch a large-scale protest movement and pursue legal. It also stated that, “the process of consultation at a wide scale is on for both the protest and litigation. Its schedule would be announced in due course. While acting within the ambit of the constitution and law it would conduct peaceful, robust protest, God willing. “
“We appeal to all Muslims and justice-loving citizens to look forward to the announcement by the Board. When the call to protest is given, they should vigorously join it so that the government may realize its mistake and the door may open for its recall,” the board urged.
In addition, AIMPLB reiterated its firm opposition to the bill, calling it "pernicious in its contents" and demanding its immediate withdrawal. The Board expressed gratitude to opposition parties for their vocal resistance against the bill and urged them to continue supporting the cause.
However, it criticized leaders of BJP allies, including Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu, Chirag Paswan, and Jayant Chaudhary, for siding with the ruling party. AIMPLB accused them of betraying the Muslim community and warned that such actions would have lasting consequences.
“The conduct of the allies of BJP and their leaders, particularly Nitish Kumar, Chandra Babu Naidu, ChiraghPasawan and Jayant Chaudhary has been reprehensible. Muslims have always supported them in view of their secular image. However, they have betrayed Muslims, which would be never forgiven. They would have to face its brunt. The Muslims who are associated with these parties should reconsider their status. What would be their place after this betrayal? Which course should they follow as Muslims? It is deplorable to prefer own political interests to the cause affecting the entire Muslim community,” the statement read.
Dr. M Vaquar Uddin Latifi, Office Secretary of AIMPLB, emphasized that the Board would not succumb to any pressure, threats, or political maneuvering. He assured that AIMPLB would remain steadfast in its demands and, if necessary, make sacrifices to protect the rights and interests of the Muslim community.
While, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha in the early hours of Friday after an intense debate lasting nearly 14 hours with 128 votes in favor and 95 against, in the Lok Sabha it was passed after nearly 12 hours of debate, with 288 votes in favor and 232 against on Thursday. The bill now awaits for the President’s assent.
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Stray dogs case: We will play video, ask you what is humanity, SC tells petitioner
New Delhi (PTI): Responding to a petitioner in the stray dogs case who objected to some rules framed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) saying "inhuman" treatment was being meted out to them, the Supreme Court on Thursday said a video will be played in the next hearing, "asking you what is humanity".
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who is appearing in the stray dogs case, told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that a three-judge special bench which was scheduled to assemble on Thursday to hear the matter was cancelled.
"It will come on January 7," Justice Nath said.
Sibal said, "The problem is that the MCD, in the meantime, has framed some rules which are completely contrary.color:red;"
He urged the bench to hear the matter on Friday, saying authorities don't even have dog shelters. "It is very very inhuman what is being done," Sibal said.
Justice Mehta, in an apparent reference to the stray dog menace, said "On the next date, we will play a video for your benefit and we will ask you what is humanity," .
Sibal responded that they will also play a video to show what was happening.
"The problem is your lordships has passed an order and we respect that. But the point is, there are statutory rules," he said.
When the bench said it would consider the matter on January 7, Sibal said the authorities will implement the rules in December itself.
"They will be implementing it and they will be removing the dogs. They don't have shelters," he said.
Justice Nath said, "It is alright Mr Sibal. Let them do it, we will consider."
The bench said it would hear the matter on January 7.
On November 7, taking note of the "alarming rise" in dog bite incidents within institutional areas like educational institutions, hospitals and railway stations, the apex court directed the forthwith relocation of stray canines to designated shelters after due sterilisation and vaccination.
A three-judge special bench had also said the stray dogs so picked up shall not be released back in the place they were picked up from.
The bench had directed the authorities to ensure the removal of all cattle and other stray animals from state highways, national highways and expressways.
It had said recurrence of dog bite incidents within institutional areas, including sports complexes, reflected not only administrative apathy but also a "systemic failure" to secure these premises from preventable hazards.
The top court had passed a slew of directions in the suo motu case over the stray dog menace.
It is hearing a suo motu case, initiated on July 28 over a media report on stray dog bites leading to rabies, particularly among children, in the national capital.
