Lucknow, April 16 -- Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President Abu Asim Azmi on Tuesday said that the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is leading the protest against the amended Waqf law and urged demonstrators to ensure that protests remain peaceful and purposeful.

Speaking to reporters, Azmi said his party has no separate statement on the issue and is aligned with the position taken by AIMPLB.

"AIMPLB is guiding the protest of Waqf (Amendment) Act and we don't have any other statement; they have the leadership," Azmi said.

He further appealed to those protesting against the amended law to avoid any form of violence or disruption.

"Those who are protesting must understand that the protests must be in a way that it clears its ...