Bhopal, April 5 -- A day after the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha, a handful of Muslims wore black armbands for the second consecutive week in protest as they gathered at city mosques for Friday congregations.
At Gandhi Nagar, a few people were seen wearing black armbands in symbolic protest. "We oppose this bill. Do not implement this law. Our Constitution is already strong, and there is no need for any changes. We stand with the All India Muslim Personal Law Board," some of the demonstrators said, calling for the government to reconsider.
Elsewhere in the city, prayers proceeded as usual. Most mosques reported no disruption or visible agitation, and participation in the protest remained limited to a small group of ind...