New Delhi, April 29 -- In a strong show of dissent, leading Muslim organizations and civil society groups across India have called for a nationwide peaceful protest on Wednesday, April 30, against the Waqf Amendment Act, which they allege is unconstitutional, anti-minority, and violative of Islamic legal principles.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has been at the forefront of opposition to the bill, initiating a countrywide campaign to raise awareness and mobilize resistance.

According to an official statement, describing the bill as "unjust, undemocratic, and un-Islamic," the Board has urged people of conscience, particularly Muslims, to reject the legislation through nonviolent civil action.

In a press statement circ...