Nationwide Silent Protests Mark Alvida Juma Against Waqf Amendment Bill

Muslims across India wore black armbands on the last Friday of Ramadan, opposing the controversial bill as protests continue to escalate.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) called for a silent protest on Alvida Juma, urging Muslims to wear black armbands against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.
Protests have gained momentum with demonstrations already held in Delhi and Patna, and a major protest planned in Vijayawada for March 29, 2025.
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution opposing the bill, with Chief Minister MK Stalin labeling it as harmful to Muslim rights and state autonomy.
The BJP government defends the bill as a modernization effort to address issues like mismanagement and corruption in waqf property administration.
Critics, including AIMPLB, argue the bill threatens the autonomy of Muslim religious and charitable institutions, drawing parallels to previous controversies over minority rights in India.