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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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
