Waqf Amendment Act sparks massive protest against Bihar Minister Zama Khan in Kaimur
Patna: The recently enacted Waqf Amendment Act has ignited widespread anger among sections of the Muslim community in Bihar, leading to a major protest in Bhabhua, the district headquarters of Kaimur. The protest was directed against Bihar’s Minority Welfare Minister Mohammad Zama Khan, who hails from the same district.
On Tuesday, members of the Muslim community organised a protest march in Bhabhua, voicing their strong opposition to the Waqf Bill, which they allege undermines the autonomy of Waqf properties and weakens the role of the community in managing them. The protest took a dramatic turn when Minister Zama Khan’s convoy arrived near the rally site.
In an apparent attempt to avoid direct confrontation, the Minister’s vehicle reportedly deviated from the regular route. However, the protesters quickly recognised the convoy and surrounded it, raising slogans of “Zama Khan Murdabad” and accusing the Minister of abandoning minority interests.
Security forces were swiftly deployed to the area to manage the situation. The Minister was escorted away safely amid high-pitched sloganeering and mounting tension on the ground.
Mohammad Hanif Khan, the District President of AIMIM, addressed the protesters and voiced their primary concern. “The Waqf Bill has just been implemented, and we are completely against it. Zama Khan has failed to defend our rights. If he cannot represent us, what purpose does his ministry serve?” Khan asked.
Protesters claim the legislation centralises control and strips the community of its traditional rights over Waqf properties.
Since the bill was passed in both Houses of Parliament, at least 20 Muslim leaders affiliated with the Janata Dal (United) have resigned, citing betrayal of the community’s trust.
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For supporters, ''Thalapathy'' Vijay becomes ''Muthalamaichar'' Vijay
Chennai (PTI): As actor-politician Vijay-led TVK appeared inching towards the majority mark of 118 Assembly seats out of the total 234 segments in Tamil Nadu, celebrations by party workers and fans erupted across the state.
Amid chants of 'TVK' and 'Vijay,' party workers gathered outside the party headquarters at Panaiyur near here and distributed sweets and hailed the party founder as "Muthalamaichar (Chief Minister) Vijay, who continues to be popular as "Thalapathy (Commander, his film title)."
Meanwhile, visuals of Vijay's father Chandrashekar and some family members expressing joy and happiness appeared in some television channels. Vijay's party is leading in at least 108 seats out of the total 234 segments.
