Overview

• AIMPLB president Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani and AIMIM’s Akbaruddin Owaisi vowed to continue peaceful demonstrations until the Act is repealed.
• Organisers stressed their opposition targets the Union government rather than the Hindu community and noted backing from 228 non-Muslim MPs.
• Critics highlight clauses allowing illegal occupants to claim waqf properties and excluding heritage sites as undermining community rights.
• Demonstrations draw faith leaders from Sikh, Christian and multiple Muslim sects, with calls for unity and countering false propaganda.
• The Supreme Court has granted temporary relief on key provisions and is hearing multiple petitions challenging the Act’s constitutionality.