India Tomorrow
CHENNAI: On behalf of the Federation of Tamil Nadu Islamic Organisations and Political Parties, a massive protest was held two days ago near the Rajaratnam Stadium in Egmore, Chennai, against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. Tens of thousands of participants gathered to voice their concerns.
The demonstration featured prominent figures, including Maulana Basulur Rahim Mujathidi, General Secretary of the All India Muslim Private Law Board, and was led by Federation President Maulana PA Khaja Moinudeen Bakavi.
Among the attendees were Trichy Siva, floor leader of the DMK in the Rajya Sabha; Mr. K Selvaperuntagai, President of the TN Congress Committee; Dr. Thol Thirumavalavan, President of the Viduthalai Siruthaikal Katchi; R Sachithanandam MP from the Marxist Party; Ka Subparayan MP from the Communist Party of India; and Moulana Hussain Madvoor, Chief Imam of the Grand Masjid, Calicut.
Additional speakers included Prof. MH Jawahirullah, MLA and President of the Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam; A S Umer Farooq, General Secretary of the SDPI; and Moulvi Haneefa Manbaee, State President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind.
Representative and workers of various Muslims organisations to protest the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024
During the rally, speakers highlighted several key concerns regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024:
*The Bill is perceived to undermine the rights granted to minorities by the Constitution.
*The amendments introduced in the Bill are seen as discriminatory against Muslims.
*The proposed changes are believed to facilitate the encroachment of Waqf properties by easing penalties for violators.
The leaders united in their demand for the withdrawal of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, citing its unconstitutional and discriminatory provisions that threaten the integrity of Waqf Boards and endanger Waqf properties.
