Siddiqullah Chowdhury, Minister of Library and Information Services, said the West Bengal government will file a motion against the WAQF (Amendment) bill. document. |Photo source: Sushanta Patronobish
Siddiqullah Chowdhury, Minister of Library and Information Services, said on Thursday that the West Bengal government will file a motion (amendment) against the WAQF (Amendment). Mr Chowdhury, the main minority in the government and a prominent leader of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, said today the protests held in Ram Lila Maidan, Kolkata.
“I received a call from the Chief Minister’s Office; she was satisfied with the rally. CM said the state government will file a motion in Parliament that would not allow the implementation of WAQF laws in the state,” the minister told the protests.
The minister described the gathering as a success and that if Muslims do not protest, their voices will not reach the “necessary dormitory”. Mr. Chowdhury, President of the State Unit of Jamiat-e-ulema Hind, also announced plans to send a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the bill. Before the bill passed, several Muslim groups had organized a march in New York City against WAQF laws.
Large-scale protest
Today, thousands of Muslims are taking the streets of Kolkata, causing traffic to stagnate. The rally held by Jamiat ulama-I-Hind comes days after violent protests in the Jangipur area of ​​Murshidabad. More than 20 people have been arrested for burning police cars.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday assured the minority that she would protect her interests, but added that quick action would endanger her government.
“I have a message for minorities: I know you’re frustrated (to the WAQF Amendment Act). But have confidence; division and rules will not work in Bangladesh. Let this message pass to everyone: Let others live, let others live peacefully,” Ms. Banerjee said on Wednesday. She urged people in ethnic minority communities to avoid certain factors “provocation”.
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