Tejashwi Yadav Leads Charge Against Controversial Waqf Bill

Protests erupted in Patna against the Waqf Bill, with Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav and RJD president Lalu Prasad leading the demonstration. The opposition claims the bill is undemocratic and unconstitutional. RJD MLAs disrupted assembly proceedings, demanding the bill's rollback, while other political figures joined protests to express solidarity.

Protests in Patna intensified on Wednesday as opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav led a rally against the controversial Waqf Bill, describing it as undemocratic. Yadav was joined by his father, Lalu Prasad, at the Gardanibagh protest site, while RJD MLAs disrupted assembly proceedings to demand a rollback.

Tejashwi Yadav, addressing protesters, criticized the government's agenda, accusing it of targeting minority communities under the guise of regulation. He vowed to continue the fight against the bill, which he claims threatens the secular fabric of the nation.

The rally gained further political momentum when Prashant Kishor of Jan Suraaj Party joined the demonstrators. Kishor committed to increasing minority representation in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, signaling continued resistance against the bill.

(With inputs from agencies.)