There will be a nationwide agitation if Waqf (Amendment) Bill is passed

Warning by Muslim Personal Law Board

New Delhi –When Waqf (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 2nd April, the spokesperson of all India Muslim Personal Law Board Dr. Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas warned, “we will stage a nationwide agitation if this amendment bill is passed. We will not remain silent. We will use all the available legal and constitutional provisions. The agitation will continue till the amendment bill is revoked.”

Dr. Ilyas added that this bill is discriminatory and will inflame religious rivalry. It is sad that even the views of the opposition members were not taken into consideration.”

Editorial Perspective

This is an example of how Muslim organisation taking undue advantage of democracy, hold society to ransom for taking undue self-advantage. Such organisations must be taught a lesson by the government.