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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11-year-old dies by suicide after sexual assault in Bareilly; accused arrested
Bareilly (UP) (PTI): A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, who later died by suicide due to trauma, police said on Wednesday.
The post-mortem report confirmed sexual assault and multiple injuries on the minor's body, including bite marks and nail scratches. The cause of death was found to be hanging, they said.
According to ASP (South) Anshika Verma, the incident came to light on 27 April, when the girl, a Class 8 student, was found hanging at her home in Deoria Abdullaganj village under the Mirganj police station area. Initially, the family reported the death as suicide and was reluctant to pursue police action.
"The autopsy report changed the course of the investigation. It confirmed sexual assault and noted severe physical trauma. The cause of death was confirmed as hanging," Verma said.
A breakthrough in the case came from the statement of the victim's younger sister, who told police that the accused, Zeeshan (26), a resident of the same village, frequently loitered near the minor's school and allegedly gave her small sums of money to keep his interactions with her a secret, she said.
Police said that on the day of the incident, the accused allegedly lured the minor and assaulted her. Distressed by the incident, the child later took her own life while her mother was away, police said.
"Based on technical surveillance, CCTV footage, and statements from the family, we established Zeeshan's involvement. He was arrested near the Mirganj weekly market on Tuesday," they said.
