The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced a large-scale protest in Patna on March 26, 2025, against the Wakf Amendment Bill 2024.
Bihar: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced a major protest in Patna on March 26, 2025, to oppose the Wakf Amendment Bill 2024. The AIMPLB alleges the bill poses a threat to Wakf properties and demands its withdrawal. Various opposition parties and religious organizations have been invited to participate.
Nationwide, the AIMPLB plans protests in other major cities, including Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The Patna protest will include Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other opposition leaders. The AIMPLB aims to raise awareness and oppose the bill.
Patna Protest: Leader's Call to Action
The AIMPLB has invited several prominent leaders to the Patna protest, including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Leaders from JD(U), RJD, Congress, and the Lok Janshakti Party have also been invited. The protest will be held in Patna's Gardni Bagh from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Along with Patna, the Telugu Desam, YSR Congress, Congress, and Left parties have also been invited to participate, potentially broadening the protest's scope.
Nationwide Protest
The AIMPLB has planned nationwide protests, encompassing cities like Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Following a large protest in Delhi on March 17, the AIMPLB announced this nationwide movement against the Wakf Amendment Bill.
AIMPLB's Response to the Wakf Amendment Bill
AIMPLB spokesperson Dr. Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas stated that post-protest, it's clear that Muslim organizations and civil society support opposing this bill. He termed the bill "controversial, discriminatory, and harmful," advocating for its complete rejection.
The movement's initial phase will involve large protests in Patna (March 26) and Vijayawada (March 29). Senior AIMPLB leaders and representatives from various social and religious organizations will participate.
Appeal for Support from Political Parties
The AIMPLB has urged all political parties to encourage their MPs to participate in the protests. They've also warned that BJP alliance partners risk losing support if they continue backing the bill.
Detailed Plan for Nationwide Movement
The AIMPLB has devised a comprehensive nationwide movement plan, including protests in all state capitals. This will involve major rallies, sit-ins, human chains, and social media campaigns. District-level public meetings, seminars, and sit-ins will also be held, along with the submission of memorandums to the President of India. The AIMPLB's movement aims not only to oppose the bill but also to raise nationwide awareness against it.
