What is the matter?
On Friday, 11 April 2025, a massive demonstration took place outside the Hindustani Masjid in Byculla, Mumbai, after Jumme ki Namaz against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025. AIMIM leader Waris Pathan, who was involved in this demonstration, was taken into custody by the police.
A video of the demonstration went viral on social media, in which people are seen raising slogans and showing posters. In the same video, Waris Pathan was seen wearing a black band, which is believed to be a symbol of protest.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Police detains AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan and other party leaders and workers who were protesting against the Waqf Amendment Bill. pic.twitter.com/OyLVI2Evzj
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2025
Why was Waris Pathan arrested?
As soon as the namaz ended, the protesters present there raised strong slogans against the Waqf Amendment Bill and registered their protest against the government. The police present on the spot detained several people, including Waris Pathan, to control the situation.
What was the reason behind the protest?
The Muslim community says that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 violates their religious and constitutional rights. The protesters called it a “black law” and demanded the government to withdraw it immediately.
Statement of Waris Pathan
Waris Pathan said about this bill:
“This bill violates Articles 14, 25 and 26 of the Constitution. This is a direct attack on the religious rights of the Muslim society. The BJP does not have a majority in the Lok Sabha, yet they want to pass this bill. If some leaders support this bill, the Muslim society will not forgive them.”
He also said that the government should understand that more than 1 crore people have lodged objections against this bill, so it should be withdrawn immediately.
What is in the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025?
The Muslim society and parties like AIMIM have protested against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 presented by the government in the Lok Sabha. The recommendations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) have been incorporated into this bill.
Along with this, the government has also introduced the Muslim Waqf (Repeal) Bill 2024, regarding which Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says is in the national interest. He has accused the opposition leaders of stopping it unnecessarily.
Conclusion: What next?
AIMIM and other Muslim organizations say that they will continue to protest constitutionally against this “black law”. There is a continuous debate on this issue on social media.
If the government does not reconsider this bill, then in the coming time, such demonstrations can be seen in different parts of the country.
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