New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by Parliament. The outfit has claimed that it severely ‘threatens Islamic values, Shariah, and the core principles of the Indian Constitution’. The AIMPLB has declared its intention to launch a nationwide protest campaign, asserting that these amendments undermine the rights and freedoms of Muslims in the country.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly condemned the Waqf Amendment Bill through a statement, calling it a direct attack on religious, cultural, and communal harmony, as well as the Indian Constitution's structure. They accuse certain political parties of supporting the BJP's communal agenda, thereby exposing their "false claims" of secularism.
In a statement, the AIMPLB expressed, "These amendments violate Islamic teachings, religious freedoms, and the basic values enshrined in our Constitution. The support extended by some political parties to the BJP's divisive agenda highlights the disingenuous nature of their secular claims."
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced plans to lead a nationwide movement against the Waqf Amendment Bill in collaboration with various religious, community-based, and social groups. The movement will continue until the amendments are fully repealed. The AIMPLB has reassured the Muslim community across India, urging them to remain hopeful and patient, and has promised that its leadership will not hesitate to make any sacrifices for this cause. A strong, constitutional movement will be initiated to oppose the changes.
It also noted that this struggle would involve all justice-seeking forces across the nation.
"The leadership will not shy away from any sacrifice in this cause and will join hands with others who seek justice, initiating a powerful movement within the constitutional framework," the statement added.
According to Maulana Muhammad Fazlur Raheem Mujaddidi, the Board's General Secretary, their strategy includes challenging the amendments in the Supreme Court, citing violations of constitutional rights and Islamic values, as well as organising peaceful protests, demonstrations, rallies, and public discussions across major cities. The AIMPLB also plans to engage in symbolic actions, such as wearing black armbands and conducting media briefings and public gatherings to raise awareness about the bill's implications on Waqf properties and constitutional rights.
The initial phase of the movement will focus on raising awareness about the effects of the amendments on Waqf properties and constitutional rights under the theme.
"Save Waqf, Save the Constitution."
"During this period, several initiatives will be undertaken, including roundtable discussions with citizens, intended to counter the misinformation and propaganda being pushed by the government and divisive elements, providing logical facts in response," AIMPLB stated.
"Protests will be held in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Vijayawada, Malappuram, Patna, Ranchi, Malerkotla, and Lucknow," the statement said.
The initial protests will continue until Eid al-Adha, with plans for the next phase to be determined afterwards.
The Board also stressed the importance of keeping the campaign well-organised and peaceful and following the leadership's guidance closely.
(inputs from IANS)