RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav staged a protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it an attack on minority rights.
A political storm erupted as RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav staged a dharna (sit-in protest) against the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing the government of targeting minority rights. The protest, held in Bihar, saw participation from several RJD leaders and supporters, who criticized the bill as an attempt to weaken the Waqf Board and seize its properties.
Key Highlights of the Protest:
✔ Lalu and Tejashwi led the protest, claiming that the amendment is unconstitutional and unjust.
✔ The Leader of Opposition fiercely opposed the bill, stating that “Nagpuria law will not work”, in an apparent jibe at the RSS headquarters in Nagpur.
✔ Protesters alleged that the bill is a direct attack on the autonomy of the Waqf Board and a step towards curbing minority rights.
✔ Slogans against the government were raised, demanding the withdrawal of the amendment.
What is the Waqf Amendment Bill?
✔ The Waqf Amendment Bill seeks to alter the management and governance of Waqf properties, which are meant for religious and charitable purposes.
✔ The opposition believes that the amendments will enable the government to take control over these properties, limiting the powers of the Waqf Board.
✔ Critics argue that this could lead to misuse and unfair allocation of land meant for religious and social welfare purposes.
Reactions and Political Fallout:
✔ BJP defends the bill, claiming it aims to bring transparency and better governance in Waqf property management.
✔ Congress and other opposition parties have backed Lalu and Tejashwi’s protest, calling the bill anti-minority.
✔ The protest has intensified political tensions in Bihar, with RJD planning to escalate its movement.
What’s Next?
✔ Further protests and legal challenges are expected against the bill.
✔ The opposition may raise the issue in Parliament and state assemblies.
✔ The government is likely to clarify its stance to counter the opposition’s claims.
As the political battle over the Waqf Amendment Bill heats up, it remains to be seen whether the government will reconsider its decision or push ahead despite protests. The issue has now become a major flashpoint in Bihar’s political landscape, setting the stage for a bigger showdown in the coming days.
