India, April 1 -- The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has issued an appeal to all secular political parties, including the allies of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and MPs, to strongly oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which will be taken up for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha on April 2.

The AIMPLB has urged them not to vote under any circumstances in favour of the bill.

"All India Muslim Personal Law Board has appealed to all secular political parties, including BJP's allies and members of Parliament, to strongly oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill and to not vote in its favour under any circumstances," the Muslim body said in a statement.

"The President of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Maulana Kha...