Bhopal: People Turn Up For Protest Against Waqf Amendment Act But Return After Learning It Was Sans Permission

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A group of people organised a protest against Waqf Amendment Act outside Moti Masjid after the Friday prayers under the banner of Madhya Pradesh Muslim Tyohar Committee.

The call for protest was made on social media platforms but no permission was given for it by the administration.

However, heavy police force along with the RAF was deployed outside Iqbal Maidan and adjacent areas in view of the protest. According to reports, a large number of people assembled near Iqbal Maidan after the Friday prayers. Most of them returned after they learnt that the administration has not given permission for the protest.

However, around 50 members of the committee staged a protest on the road adjacent to Moti Masjid with banners and placards against the Waqf Amendment Act. They claimed that authorities gave them permission for the protest but cancelled it later. ACP Hanumanganj Rakesh Baghel said force was deployed near Iqbal Maidan after receiving inputs of protest against the Waqf Amendment Act. However, no one turned up at Iqbal Maidan as protests were restricted on the ground. 

Arif Masood files petition against Waqf Amendment Act at SC

Congress MLA and member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board Arif Masood has filed a petition at Supreme Court against the Waqf Amendment Act. 

“Our advocate Narendra Mishra has filed the PIL. The plea includes the points against the changes in the Act one of which is appointment of 12 non-Muslim members among 22 in the Central Waqf. Moreover, the PIL seeks clarification on the false propaganda that the amendment includes provision that illegally occupied Waqf properties will be freed and given to the poor.