New Delhi, April 5 (NationPress) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has vehemently opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill that has been approved by Parliament. The organization argues that it significantly jeopardizes Islamic values, Shariah, and the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution. The AIMPLB has announced its plan to initiate a nationwide protest campaign, insisting that these modifications threaten the rights and liberties of Muslims across the country.

The AIMPLB issued a statement denouncing the amendments as a blatant attack on religious, cultural, and communal harmony, as well as on the framework of the Constitution. The Board criticized certain political factions for supporting the BJP's communal agenda, thereby revealing their false claims of secularism.

In a statement, the AIMPLB conveyed: "These amendments infringe upon Islamic teachings, religious liberties, and the essential values enshrined in our Constitution. The backing from some political parties for the BJP's divisive agenda underscores the insincerity of their secular claims."

The Board unveiled plans to lead a nationwide movement, collaborating with various religious, community-based, and social organizations, which will persist until the amendments are entirely repealed.

The AIMPLB reassured the Muslim community throughout India, encouraging them to maintain hope and patience. The Board committed that its leadership would not hesitate to make any sacrifices for this cause, and that a robust, constitutional movement would commence to contest these changes.

It also indicated that this struggle would involve all justice-seeking entities nationwide.

"The leadership will not shy away from any sacrifice in this cause and will ally with others who seek justice, initiating a powerful movement within the constitutional framework," the statement added.

Maulana Muhammad Fazlur Raheem Mujaddidi, the General Secretary of AIMPLB, elaborated on the Board's strategy to contest the bill. He indicated that the Board would pursue legal recourse through the Supreme Court to challenge these amendments and engage in peaceful demonstrations, including protests, symbolic actions like wearing black armbands, and organizing public discussions and media briefings.

The AIMPLB's statement also outlined plans for mass protests across various regions, featuring symbolic arrests in state capitals and demonstrations at the district level.

"Muslim leaders will conduct symbolic arrests in every state capital, followed by district-level protests. At the end of these protests, formal petitions will be submitted to the President and Home Minister through local authorities."

The initial phase of the movement will focus on raising awareness about the implications of the amendments on Waqf properties and constitutional rights, with the theme

"Save Waqf, Save the Constitution".

This phase will span a week, running from one Friday to the next, and will primarily involve discussions aimed at countering the false narratives propagated by the government and other sectarian groups.

"During this period, numerous initiatives will be undertaken, including roundtable discussions with citizens aimed at countering misinformation and propaganda pushed by the government and divisive elements, providing logical facts in response," AIMPLB stated.

The protest campaign will also feature large-scale demonstrations in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Patna, with the first major gathering scheduled to occur at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi.

"Protests will take place in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Vijayawada, Malappuram, Patna, Ranchi, Malerkotla, and Lucknow," the statement affirmed.

The initial protests will persist until Eid al-Adha, with plans for the next phase to be determined afterward.

In his appeal to the Muslim community, particularly the youth, the Board's General Secretary urged them to remain calm and resolute in their opposition. He advised them to refrain from acting impulsively or allowing emotions to dictate their actions, as this could provide an opening for disruptive forces.

The Board also emphasized the necessity of keeping the campaign well-organized and peaceful, adhering closely to the leadership's guidance.