Mangaluru: People gather in large numbers to protest against Waqf Amendment Act in Adyar
Mangaluru: A large number of people gathered for a protest rally organised by the Ulama Coordination Karnataka against the Waqf Amendment Act at Shah Garden Maidan in Adyar, Kannur, on Friday.
Despite the scorching heat, people began arriving from various places towards Adyar-Kannur from 2 PM onwards.
Meanwhile, shops in various parts of the city were closed since noon. As it was Good Friday, vehicular movement in the city remained minimal during the afternoon. Police personnel were deployed at important junctions and crossings in the city and surrounding areas of Adyar. In addition to vehicle patrols, police vehicles were stationed at several points.
Its worth noting that a disciplined system was established at the protest site by volunteers, who were seen regularly clearing empty drinking water bottles to maintain cleanliness.
According to reports, those gathered at the site raised slogans of Azadi and expressed their dissatisfaction with the Waqf Amendment Act.
A tight police presence was maintained around the ground, and volunteers assisted in managing the smooth flow of traffic.
Meanwhile, the organisers also appealed for a peaceful protest and requested participants to refrain from shouting inflammatory slogans.
The protestors also displayed national flags during the rally.
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Looking forward to my upcoming Israel visit: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he was looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel.
The prime minister said this on X in response to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment that Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday.
"Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I fully agree with you on the bond between India and Israel as well as the diverse nature of our bilateral relations. India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress.
"Looking forward to our discussions during my upcoming Israel visit," he said.
In a post on X on Sunday morning, Netanyahu spoke about the historic visit of "my dear friend", Prime Minister Modi, to Israel on Wednesday.
He said the bond between Israel and India is a powerful alliance between two global leaders.
"We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress," he said.
Netanyahu said that from artificial intelligence to regional cooperation, the partnership between India and Israel continues to reach new heights.
"Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, PM Modi!" he said.
