Waqf Bill Protests Stir Bihar Politics: A Unified Stand Against Controversial Legislation

Protests erupted in Bihar against the Waqf Bill, led by AIMPLB with support from various political leaders. They demand the rollback of the bill by the Modi government, arguing it targets Muslim practices. The demonstrations highlight tensions in Bihar's politics and opposition to central policies.

In a powerful display of political dissent, Bihar erupted in protests against the contentious Waqf Bill, uniting political figures from across the spectrum. Spearheaded by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), the 'maha dharna' aimed to pressure the Narendra Modi government to rescind the legislation.

The demonstration, held a stone's throw away from the Vidhan Sabha, saw the presence of prominent leaders like Tejashwi Yadav and Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar Azad, rallying in opposition. Yadav vocalized the RJD's staunch stance against the bill, which they deemed unconstitutional and ideologically driven by the RSS.

Despite the government's persistence in pushing the bill, leaders like E T Mohammad Basheer emphasized the united front's determination to resist. As Bihar's political climate heated up, the protests underscored the state's turbulent relationship with central governance and its secular aspirations.

(With inputs from agencies.)