Bharat Bandh on Waqf Amendment Act postponed, new dates to be announced soon: AIMPLB
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced the postponement of the proposed Bharat Bandh against the Waqf Amendment Act, which was earlier scheduled for October 3.
According to the Board, the decision was taken after reports indicated that major religious festivals of fellow citizens are falling on the same dates in some states. An emergency meeting of the AIMPLB office bearers was convened under the chairmanship of Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, President of the Board.
Following a detailed review, it was unanimously decided to defer the bandh.
“Therefore, the Bharat Bandh announced for 3rd October stands postponed. Insha’Allah, new dates will be announced shortly,” the Board stated.
However, the AIMPLB emphasized that its protest movement against the Waqf Amendment Act will continue as planned, and all other scheduled programs will be held as per earlier announcements.
The statement was signed by Maulana Fazlur Rahim Mujaddidi, General Secretary of AIMPLB, and Dr. S. Q. R. Ilyas, Spokesperson and National Convener of the Save Waqf Campaign.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
