Patna: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has voiced strong opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, introduced by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB).
As protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill continue to intensify across India, RJD leaders Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav joined demonstrators in Bihar on Wednesday to express their dissent and call for the bill’s rejection.
Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition, reiterated the RJD’s firm stance against the bill, stressing that the party has consistently opposed it—whether in power or in opposition.
He emphasized his earlier attempt to raise the issue in the Bihar Legislative Assembly through an adjournment motion, which was blocked when the session was abruptly adjourned. Yadav reassured protesters that the RJD would continue to fight against the bill and prevent its passage.
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The protests, which initially began with a large demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, have now gained significant traction in Patna. The opposition to the bill has garnered support from various political factions, including Akhtarul Iman, an MLA from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), who joined the protest in Gardanibagh, further bolstering the movement.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill has sparked widespread concern among Muslim organizations, who argue that the proposed legislation poses a serious threat to the safety and management of mosques and dargahs.
On Wednesday, numerous Muslim groups took to the streets of Patna to voice their objections, while opposition MLAs gathered outside the Bihar Assembly, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the bill. Protesters raised slogans, intensifying the call for the government to reconsider the measure.
As the protests continue to escalate across the country, the government’s response to the growing opposition remains uncertain.
