AIMPLB terms Waqf Amendment Bill an 'attack on Islamic Values', Plans nationwide protests
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by Parliament, alleging that it endangers Islamic principles, Shariah, and the foundational values of the Indian Constitution. In a statement, the AIMPLB called the amendments a direct assault on religious and cultural harmony and accused certain political parties of aligning with the BJP’s "communal agenda," thereby exposing their "false claims" of secularism.
Declaring its intent to launch a nationwide movement, the AIMPLB announced it will work with various religious, community-based, and social groups to demand the complete rollback of the amendments. The Board urged the Muslim community to remain hopeful and patient, stating that the leadership is prepared to make any sacrifice to safeguard constitutional and religious rights.
Maulana Muhammad Fazlur Raheem Mujaddidi, General Secretary of the Board, said that their strategy includes approaching the Supreme Court to challenge the Bill, along with conducting peaceful protests, demonstrations, rallies, and public discussions in major cities. Symbolic acts, including wearing black armbands and holding media briefings, will also be part of the campaign.
The first phase of the protest will run under the theme "Save Waqf, Save the Constitution", aiming to counter government propaganda and raise awareness through roundtable discussions and fact-based outreach efforts.
Protests are scheduled to be held in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Vijayawada, Malappuram, Patna, Ranchi, Malerkotla, and Lucknow. These initial actions will continue until Eid al-Adha, with plans for the next phase to be announced thereafter.
The Board reiterated the importance of maintaining discipline and peace during the campaign and called on its supporters to follow the leadership's guidance closely.
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India describes attack on Fujairah 'unacceptable'
New Delhi (PTI): India on Tuesday described the wounding of three Indians in an attack on the United Arab Emirates' port city of Fujairah as "unacceptable" and pressed for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting innocent civilians.
New Delhi's reaction came a day after the Indians were injured after a drone attack caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike.
"The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians," the spokesperson said.
Jaiswal said India continued to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation so that peace and stability could be restored across West Asia.
"We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues," he said.
The attack on Fujairah city came as the ceasefire between the US and Iran came under strain in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas pass, remains a major sticking point in the talks. Shipping through the narrow Gulf waterway has been severely disrupted by the conflict, triggering a sharp increase in oil prices and energy shortages in several countries.
The UAE's defence ministry on Monday said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran.
The ministry affirmed that it "remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country."
