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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South zone finalists announced at WAVES VFX challenge in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The South Zone round of the WAVES VFX Challenge took place today in Bengaluru, organized by the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI).
The day-long competition brought together talented participants from across southern India, with the goal of selecting top finalists who will go on to represent the region at the national finals next month during the WAVES Summit in Mumbai.
Finalists were selected in three categories:
Student Category
Winner: Soumya Das
Runner-up: Gagan HP
Professional Category
Winner: Mohamad Javeed
Runner-up: S Sai Chandan
Enthusiasts Category
Winner: Gagan Ajai
Over 1,500 entries were received from students, working professionals, and VFX enthusiasts, all centered around the theme “Super Hero Power.” Out of these, 14 entries were shortlisted to compete in today’s final round. One winner and one runner-up from each category were chosen to represent the South Zone in Mumbai.
ABAI Secretary R.K. Chand appreciated the strong participation and encouraged industry professionals to attend the Mumbai summit, which will host well-known personalities from films, advertising, and creative sectors. He also mentioned that the WAVES Challenge was recently launched in Bengaluru by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sagar Gulati, Director of the School of Creative Design and Information Technology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), the zonal partner for the competition.
The day also featured two special sessions led by industry experts. Vijay Selvam from the global VFX studio MPC held a masterclass titled “Concept Reality,” where he discussed lighting, animation, compositing, and photorealistic effects. Students got the chance to interact with him during a Q&A session.
Another session was conducted by Rakesh H, Lead Head at The Mill, who spoke about how visual effects are used in advertising. Nearly 100 students attended these sessions, gaining valuable industry insights and learning opportunities.
