Demonstrations in Hyderabad and Other Telangana Cities Against the Waqf (Amendment) Act
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Synopsis
On April 11, Muslims protested in Hyderabad and various Telangana cities against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, voicing concerns over its implications for Waqf properties. Demonstrators gathered at mosques and raised slogans, criticizing government officials and calling for the act's repeal.
Key Takeaways
- Protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 occurred in multiple locations.
- Demonstrators wore black armbands as a symbol of dissent.
- Concerns were raised regarding the impact of the Act on Waqf properties.
- Protesters planned a significant march on April 26.
- Legal challenges to the Act are underway in the Supreme Court.
Hyderabad, April 11 (NationPress) A large number of Muslims organized protests in Hyderabad on Friday in response to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Demonstrations took place at the iconic Mecca Masjid near Charminar, at Dargah Ujale Shah mosque in Saeedabad, and various other mosques throughout the city.
Immediately following Friday prayers at Mecca Masjid, the demonstrators took to the streets chanting slogans such as "Naare Takbeer Allahu Akbar", "We want justice", "Hum sab ek hain", and "Nahi Nahi chalegi, Tanshahi Nahi chalegi". They carried placards demanding the repeal of the Waqf Act.
Law enforcement established extensive security measures around the historic mosque to avert any disturbances.
One of the banners displayed during the protest stated, "We strongly condemn and oppose the Waqf Amendment Act 2025."
The participants wore black armbands to symbolize their dissent against the Waqf Act and voiced criticism against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose parties endorsed the Waqf Bill in Parliament.
They also urged a boycott of Heritage Foods, a business linked to Chandrababu Naidu’s family.
Similar demonstrations were conducted at Darulshifa Masjid and Ujale Shah mosque in Saeedabad, calling for the annulment of this contentious legislation.
Some of the slogans on placards included "Roll back black Waqf Law", "Owner of Waqf is Allah, Custodian of Waqf is Muslim community", and "Defending Waqf is defending deen".
Numerous Muslim organizations participated in the protests outside mosques, accusing the Modi government of conspiring to seize Waqf properties from Muslims.
The demonstrators argued that the Waqf Act jeopardizes the religious interests of the Muslim community. They demanded an immediate withdrawal of the Act, expressing concerns about its adverse effects on Waqf properties.
Through various placards, protesters urged for a successful march scheduled for April 26. Muslim organizations have planned a demonstration against the Waqf Act at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad.
Protests against the Waqf Act also occurred in Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar, Warangal, and other locations across Telangana.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was approved by Parliament last week. It officially became law this week after receiving assent from President Droupadi Murmu.
Several opposition parties and Muslim organizations have challenged the Waqf Act in the Supreme Court.
Multiple petitions regarding the Act are set to be reviewed by the Supreme Court on April 16.
