Bhopal, April 11 -- Scores of people gathered peacefully at Central Library Ground in the state capital on Thursday, braving extreme heat, to protest against the Waqf Amendment Act following a call issued by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB).
The recently notified Waqf Amendment Act, passed by both Houses of Parliament and signed by the President, has sparked concern in the Muslim community over its perceived unilateral provisions.
Organisers had announced a disciplined two-hour protest without banners, flags or rallies. The demonstration remained calm throughout and concluded around 4 pm, as planned.
Speakers criticised the Act for bypassing community dialogue. Haji Mohammad Haroon, state president of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind ...